Zero DS, S, Zero DS, Zero S (2011-2012): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 13V329000 · Jul 30, 2013 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
268
vehicles affected
268
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V329000
- Date
- Jul 30, 2013
- Maker
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Units affected
- 268
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
What can happen
If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V329000?
4 models: Zero DS (2011), Zero S (2011), Zero Zero DS (2012) and 1 more, about 268 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V329000?
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
What can happen?
If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.