Zero Motorcycles INC. Accessory Chain KIT: Equipment
Recall 23E074000 · Oct 3, 2023 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
306
units affected
306
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E074000
- Date
- Oct 3, 2023
- Maker
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Units affected
- 306
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain accessory chain kits, with part numbers 10-08127 and 10-08140. The included installation instructions are incorrect and if followed, may lead to eventual dislocation of the motor shaft magnet while riding.
What can happen
A dislocated motor shaft magnet can cause an unexpected response of the motor, including a shift to reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will install a new motor with a pre-placed sprocket chain kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-023-014.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Motorcycles INC. | Accessory Chain Kit | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E074000?
1 model: Zero Motorcycles INC. Accessory Chain Kit (all years), about 306 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E074000?
Dealers will install a new motor with a pre-placed sprocket chain kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-023-014.
What can happen?
A dislocated motor shaft magnet can cause an unexpected response of the motor, including a shift to reverse, 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.