NHTSA Campaign 23E074000

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Issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Reported Oct 3, 2023 · 306 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain accessory chain kits, with part numbers 10-08127 and 10-08140. The included installation instructions are incorrect and if followed, may lead to eventual dislocation of the motor shaft magnet while riding.

Consequence

A dislocated motor shaft magnet can cause an unexpected response of the motor, including a shift to reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new motor with a pre-placed sprocket chain kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-023-014.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. ACCESSORY CHAIN KIT 306

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23E074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.