2012 ZERO ZERO X Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 12V307000 on 07/01/2012
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/18/2011 - 03/18/2012
- 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:
- 12V310000 on 07/01/2012
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery
- Affected:
- 254
- Defect:
- Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
- Consequence:
- Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
- Correction:
- Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on july 31, 2012. owners may contact zero motorcycles, inc. at 1-888-786-9376.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go tohttp://www.safercar.gov.
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