Zero Motorcycles Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V119000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V119000 by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 94 affected units, Rear Wheel may Lockup, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V119000
Manufacturer: Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-03-12T00:00:00
Subject: Rear wheel may lockup
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 94

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V119000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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