2014 Zero DS/FX/S +1 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V119000
94 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2014
- Makes
- Zero
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 94 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-03-12
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Zero DS
- 2014 Zero FX
- 2014 Zero S
- 2014 Zero SR
What’s the problem?
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 Zero FX motorcycles manufactured January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014. Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding.
What could happen?
If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).