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Zero 2012 Equipment recall

Recalled September 17, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V455000 · Zero

Hazard
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.
Units
315 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Zero ZERO DS · Zero ZERO S
Manufacturer(s)
Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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