2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Xu-Lsm | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published July 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V310000, published July 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Zero Motorcycles Inc.; 2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Xu-Lsm | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. (ZERO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S, DS, X, XU, AND XU-LSM MOTORCYCLES. INSUFFICIENT WEATHERPROOFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHEN SUBJECTED TO WET CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE INADVERTENTLY LOSING POWER.
What to do
ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. AT 1-888-786-9376.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ZERO
- Model
- X
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 ZERO X | 2012 ZERO XU-LSM | 2012 ZERO ZERO S | 2012 ZERO ZERO DS | 2012 ZERO ZERO XU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Zero X | 2012 Zero Xu-Lsm | 2012 Zero Zero S | 2012 Zero Zero Ds | 2012 Zero Zero Xu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V310000 on July 2, 2012. Reported hazard: ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. (ZERO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S, DS, X, XU, AND XU-LSM MOTORCYCLES. INSUFFICIENT WEATHERPROOFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHEN SUBJECTED TO WET CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE INADVERTENTLY LOSING POWER.
What should I do if I have this product?
ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. AT 1-888-786-9376.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ZERO. Model: X.