ZERO XU 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V635000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ZERO | XU | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-01-14 | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-24 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-31 - 2013-05-21
Manufacturers Involved: Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 667
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Zero Motorcycles Inc. "Zero" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.
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.
