ZERO ZERO DSP 2012: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Make : ZERO Model : ZERO DSP Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2011-10-21 - 2012-07-23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V215000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-04-30 Date Received by ODI: 2018-04-04 Date Added to Database: 2018-04-05
Manufacturers Involved: Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SV-ZMC-018-383
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 218
Summary:
      Zero Motorcycles "Zero" is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP "Police" motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.
Consequence:
      An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.