Recall 13V635000: 2013 Zero FX and 3 other models
- Report received
- Dec 18, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 667vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2013
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 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
Possible consequence
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Zero DS1 complaints
- 2013 Zero FX0 complaints
- 2013 Zero S1 complaints
- 2012 Zero Zero S1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.