Recall 18V215000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Defect in 2012-2012 ZERO ZERO S
RECALL This recall affects up to 218 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V215000 |
| Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 218 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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 began on 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V587000 | 2024 ZERO DSRP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 319 | |
| 25V459000 | 2024 ZERO DSRP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 44 | |
| 22V403000 | 2022 ZERO SR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 23 | |
| 21V940000 | 2022 ZERO SR/F | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 45 | |
| 21V795000 | 2020 ZERO SR/F | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 411 | |
| 20V704000 | 2020 ZERO SR/F | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 659 | |
| 20V640000 | 2021 ZERO FXS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 64 | |
| 17V762000 | 2018 ZERO S | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 36 | |
| 17V436000 | 2017 ZERO S | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 10 | |
| 17V145000 | 2017 ZERO S | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 61 |