NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Zero S

The 2013 Zero S has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Zero dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2013 Zero S. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #13V635000

Reported December 18, 2013 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

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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