Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2012 Models Due to Battery Fire Risk
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2012 S, DS, and DSP models because battery wear may cause electrical shorts and fire. Owners should stop riding and charging these vehicles.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery wear) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. The recall involves 218 vehicles. The defect involves cell pouches in the battery packs that may wear from contact with the holders. This wear allows humidity to enter the pouch, which can cause an electrical short within the battery.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles. Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383.
The recalled product
- Product
- ZERO ZERO S, ZERO DS, DSP
- Brand
- ZERO
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 218
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 (3)
- ZERO S
- ZERO DS
- DSP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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