2011 ZERO DS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 ZERO DS
The 2011 ZERO DS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.
Recalls for the 2011 ZERO DS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 ZERO DS, potentially affecting up to 718 vehicles.
Recall 13V329000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 268 vehicles affected
Defect: Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
Consequence: If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
View full details →Recall 12V307000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 450 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ACTIVATE WHEN A MODERATE AMOUNT OF FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED. AS SUCH, MOTORISTS TRAVELING BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE MAY NOT BE ALERTED WHEN AN AFFECTED MOTORCYCLE IS SLOWING DOWN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 ZERO DS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 ZERO DS.
Safety Rating for the 2011 ZERO DS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 ZERO DS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 ZERO DS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 ZERO DS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ZERO DS
- 2009 ZERO DS — 0 complaints
- 2010 ZERO DS — 0 complaints
- 2011 ZERO DS (current)
- 2012 ZERO DS — 4 complaints
- 2013 ZERO DS — 1 complaint
- 2014 ZERO DS — 0 complaints
- 2015 ZERO DS — 1 complaint