Recall 13V635000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20131218
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 ZERO DSP
2012 ZERO ZERO DS
2012 ZERO ZERO S
2012 ZERO ZERO XU
2013 ZERO DS
2013 ZERO FX
2013 ZERO S
2013 ZERO XU

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.