Recall 12V455000: 2012 Zero Zero S

Report received

Sep 17, 2012

Manufacturer

Zero motorcycles inc.

Potentially affected

315vehicles

Model years

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2012 Zero Zero S1 complaints