Zero FX, XU (2013): Electrical system
Recall 13V257000 · Jun 20, 2013 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
128
vehicles affected
128
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V257000
- Date
- Jun 20, 2013
- Maker
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Units affected
- 128
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V257000?
2 models: Zero FX (2013), Zero XU (2013), about 128 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V257000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.