Hybrid propulsion system
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 218
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-04-04
- Owners notified
- 2018-04-30
Defect description
Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.
Safety risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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. Note: Since 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.