2011 Zero Xd | 2011 Zero Xu | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu | 2011 Zero S | 2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2011 Zero Mxd | 2011 Zero Ds — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Published July 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V307000, published July 2, 2012 and initiated June 29, 2012. Recalling firm: Zero Motorcycles Inc.; 2011 Zero Xd | 2011 Zero Xu | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu | 2011 Zero S | 2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2011 Zero Mxd | 2011 Zero Ds — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.
What's the hazard
ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. (ZERO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 S, XU, AND DS MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2011 MXD, AND XD MOTORCYCLES AND 2012 X MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SIGNIFICANT BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL OCCURS.
What to do
ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE-LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZERO MOTORCYCLES AT 1-831-438-3500.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ZERO
- Model
- XD
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 ZERO XD | 2011 ZERO XU | 2012 ZERO ZERO DS | 2012 ZERO ZERO XU | 2011 ZERO S | 2012 ZERO X | 2012 ZERO ZERO S | 2011 ZERO MXD | 2011 ZERO DS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Zero Xd | 2011 Zero Xu | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu | 2011 Zero S | 2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2011 Zero Mxd | 2011 Zero Ds — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V307000 on July 2, 2012. Reported hazard: ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. (ZERO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 S, XU, AND DS MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2011 MXD, AND XD MOTORCYCLES AND 2012 X MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SIGNIFICANT BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL OCCURS.
What should I do if I have this product?
ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE-LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZERO MOTORCYCLES AT 1-831-438-3500.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ZERO. Model: XD.