NHTSA Campaign 13V257000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Reported Jun 20, 2013 · 128 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.

Consequence

Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.

Remedy

Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ZERO FX 2013 128
ZERO XU 2013 128

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V257000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.