2011 ZERO ZERO S Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 12V307000 on 07/01/2012
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 03/06/2011 - 11/03/2011
- Affected:
- 450
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 13V329000 on 08/04/2013
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 03/06/2011 - 11/06/2011
- Affected:
- 268
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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