ZERO S 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V436000

Make Model Year
ZERO S 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-25 2017-07-10 2017-07-12

Production Dates: 2016-10-12 - 2017-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SV-ZMC-017-369

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Zero Motorcycles Inc. "Zero" is recalling certain 2017 S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, DSP ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 motorcycles. In the event that a turn signal stops working, the turn signal flasher may not change its flash rate to alert the operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If motorcycle is operated without knowing that a turn signal is not working, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Zero will notify owners and dealers will test the motorcycle's flasher, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-369.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.