Zero 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.
The short version
Zero Motorcycles Inc. reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-215.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles DS |
| 2012 | Zero Motorcycles S |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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