Product Recall Number: 10-702
Why was recalled?
"The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the “Easy” or the “0-25” mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider."
Product Recall Number: 10-702
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2009-10-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "In the “Easy” or the “0-25” mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider."
Hazard Description: "The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the “Easy” or the “0-25” mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 200
Incidents: "Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries."
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact Zero Motorcycles to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the affected motorcycles have been mailed a direct notice.
Sold At: "Zero Motorcycles dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009 for between $7,500 and $8,300."
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: "Zero Motorcycles Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif."
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed