2013 Zero Xu Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V635000
Manufacturer: ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 31st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: May 21st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: January 14th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.

Consequence Summary:
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V257000
Manufacturer: ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: May 20th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: June 26th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.

Consequence Summary:
Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.

Corrective Summary:
Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.

Recall 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.