Recall 12V230000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2008-2008 ZAP XEBRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 627 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V230000 |
| Manufacturer | QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 627 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO, LTD, THROUGH ITS DESIGNATED AGENT, ZAP USA, IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 ZAP XEBRA ALL ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety Consequence
THESE VEHICLES TAKE LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ZAP, THE DESIGNATED AGENT OF QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO, LTD, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND ZAP DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZAP AT 1-707-525-8658.