Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V329000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Zero Motorcycles Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-07-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V329000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Vehicles affected
268
Reported to NHTSA
2013-07-30
Owners notified
2013-08-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
ZERO DS2011
ZERO S2011
ZERO Zero DS2012
ZERO Zero S2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.