Recall 12V307000: 2011 Zero S and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 29, 2012

Manufacturer

Zero motorcycles inc.

Potentially affected

450vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.

Possible consequence

The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-831-438-3500.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Zero DS0 complaints
• 2011 Zero S1 complaints
• 2012 Zero X1 complaints
• 2012 Zero Zero S1 complaints