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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.
- Risk
- If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners and dealers will reconfigure the HCU, or replace it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-363.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) on these motorcycles may have incorrect vehicle model information stored in its hydraulic control unit (HCU). Because of this, the ABS may not function properly during braking.
If the ABS does not work correctly in a braking event, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid assuming the brakes will perform as expected in an emergency stop.
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reconfigure the HCU or replace it as needed, free of charge. Owners can contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085 and reference recall number SV-ZMC-017-363. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Zero DS | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Zero FXS | 2017 |
| Zero S | 2017 |