Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2014 Models Due to Motor Rotor Contact
Zero Motorcycles is recalling specific 2014 FX, S, DS, and SR models because the motor rotor may contact the stator, potentially causing the rear wheel to lock up and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (motor seizure) that could lead to a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between late 2013 and early 2014, specifically: SR models from December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014; S models from December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014; DS models from January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014; and FX models from January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014.
The recall is due to a possible manufacturing defect where the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding. If this contact occurs, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and replace it free of charge if it fails testing. The recall began on April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ZERO S, DS, SR, FX
- Brand
- ZERO
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 94
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- S
- DS
- SR
- FX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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