Zero Motorcycles Recall of all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP motorcycles

April 16, 2018 Motor Sports NewsWire Motorcycle, Powersports, Recall Comments Off on Zero Motorcycles Recall of all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 16, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

Zero Motorcycles Recall: Internal Cells in Battery may Short Causing Fire

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V215000

Manufacturer: Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 218

Make Model Model Year(s)
ZERO ZERO DS 2012
ZERO ZERO DSP 2012
ZERO ZERO S 2012

Summary: Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.

Remedy: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero’s number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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