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2013 ZERO DS

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 3 TSBs

13V635000 Dec 18, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Jun 9, 2018
Incident date: May 30, 2018
BOUGHT USED 2013 ZERO DS. BIKE WOULD EMIT NOISE WHILE COMING TO A STOP THAT SOUNDED LIKE RUBBING METAL BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE. NOW I'M PRETTY SURE IT WAS THE FORKS. WAS ADJUSTING SUSPENSION AND DISCOVERED FORK OIL LEAKING OUT OF LEFT FORK AT THE BOTTOM AFTER SHORT RIDE. FORTUNATELY, ABLE TO ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 ZERO DS

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ZMDN 83022 Aug 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cypher II Firmware Update Notice
No comms 2021-11 Dec 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Zero Motorcycles Inc.
No comms 2021-12 Jan 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2021 for Zero Motorcycles Inc.

ZERO DS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ZERO DS across all model years (2009–2025).

14 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ZERO DS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2023 0 1 View
2021 1 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2015 1 1 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 (current) 1 1
2012 0 4 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View

Other ZERO Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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DSR 0 0 View
DSR/X 0 0 View
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FX 0 0 View
FXE 0 0 View
FXP 0 0 View
FXS 0 0 View