2012 Zero ZERO DS/ZERO S - Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign: 12V455000
315 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012
- Makes
- Zero
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Potential units affected
- 315 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2012-09-17
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Zero ZERO DS
- 2012 Zero ZERO S
What’s the problem?
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
What could happen?
A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
What’s the fix?
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motorcycle's motor controller free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles, Inc. at 1-888-786-9376.