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. |
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Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. |
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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. |
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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. |