Zero Motorcycles Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V215000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V215000 by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Includes 218 affected units, Internal Cells in Battery may Short Causing Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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. the recall began on april 30, 2018. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-018-383. note: since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, zero motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V215000
Manufacturer: Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-04-04T00:00:00
Subject: Internal cells in battery may short causing fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 218

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SV-ZMC-018-383
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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. the recall began on april 30, 2018. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-018-383. note: since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, zero motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 66.51

Metadata

SID: row-p4wy.yc3i.esk2
NHTSA ID: 18V215000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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