ZERO ZERO S 2012: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V455000

Make Model Year
ZERO ZERO S 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-28 2012-09-17 2012-09-18

Production Dates: 2012-01-12 - 2012-07-05

Manufacturers Involved: Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 315

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Zero Motorcycles, Inc. "Zero Motorcycles" is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.

Consequence

A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.

Remedy

Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motorcycle's motor controller free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles, Inc. at 1-888-786-9376.

Notes

Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to www.safercar.gov.