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2011 Zero DS recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2011 Zero DS. Every recall repair is free at any Zero dealer.

2recalls
0owner complaints
0service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2011 Zero DS. Check your DS by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2011 Zero DS recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 13V329000

    Jul 30, 2013Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
    Problem
    Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
    Risk
    If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
    Full recall details for 13V329000 →

  • Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 12V307000

    Jun 29, 2012Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
    Problem
    ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC. (ZERO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 S, XU, AND DS MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2011 MXD, AND XD MOTORCYCLES AND 2012 X MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SIGNIFICANT BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL OCCURS.
    Risk
    THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ACTIVATE WHEN A MODERATE AMOUNT OF FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED. AS SUCH, MOTORISTS TRAVELING BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE MAY NOT BE ALERTED WHEN AN AFFECTED MOTORCYCLE IS SLOWING DOWN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
    Fix
    ZERO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE-LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZERO MOTORCYCLES AT 1-831-438-3500.
    Full recall details for 12V307000 →

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