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2013 Zero Xu — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2013 Zero Xu

These are federal recalls reported for the 2013 Zero Xu. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

13V-635 Open recall Dec 18, 2013

Zero Motorcycles Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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13V-257 Open recall Jun 20, 2013

Zero Motorcycles Inc.

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

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.

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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