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Zero S Recall 13V635: Electrical System:Software

NHTSA campaign 13V635, reported December 18, 2013, 667 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V635Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
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.
Risk
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Zero DS2013
Zero DSP2012
Zero FX2013
Zero S2013
Zero XU2013
Zero Zero DS2012
Zero Zero S2012
Zero Zero XU2012