NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Zero Sr
The 2014 Zero Sr 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 2014 Zero Sr. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #14V119000Reported March 12, 2014 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Defect description
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 Zero FX motorcycles manufactured January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014. Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding.
Safety consequence
If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).
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.