2013 ZERO FX Recalls (2)

Campaign:

13V257000 on 06/24/2013

Component:

Electrical system:battery

Manufactured:

01/27/2013 - 05/20/2013

Affected:

128

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.

Correction:

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.

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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Campaign:

13V635000 on 12/23/2013

Component:

Electrical system: software

Manufactured:

01/24/2013 - 06/19/2013

Affected:

667

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.

Correction:

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.

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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