Zero Motorcycles insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
The short version
ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. reported a problem with the electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery. Here is what owners need to know.
INSUFFICIENT WEATHERPROOFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHEN SUBJECTED TO WET CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE INADVERTENTLY LOSING POWER.
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAN LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-310.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles DS |
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles S |
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles X |
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles XU |
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles XU-LSM |
What changed
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