2013 ZERO XU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ZERO XU
The 2013 ZERO XU 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2013 ZERO XU
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 ZERO XU, potentially affecting up to 795 vehicles.
Recall 13V635000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 667 vehicles affected
Defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.
View full details →Recall 13V257000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 128 vehicles affected
Defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.
Consequence: Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ZERO XU
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ZERO XU.
Safety Rating for the 2013 ZERO XU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ZERO XU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ZERO XU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ZERO XU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ZERO XU
- 2011 ZERO XU — 0 complaints
- 2013 ZERO XU (current)