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2008 Zap Xebra recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd reported this safety recall on May 21, 2012. It covers about 627 vehicles.

vehicles affected
627
reported
May 21, 2012
owners notified
Jul 24, 2013
related complaints
39

Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong
Qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, through its designated agent, zap USA, is recalling certain model year 2008 zap xebra all electric motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2008, through december 31, 2008. These vehicles fail to conform to the braking distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Risk
These vehicles take longer distances to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 8, 2012. Owners may contact zap at 1‑707‑525‑8658.

Recall number 12V230000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 39 complaints about brakes problems.

2008 Zap Xebra

Questions about recall 12V230000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Zap Xebra service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 12V230000, reported on May 21, 2012, covers about 627 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V230000?

Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 8, 2012. Owners may contact zap at 1‑707‑525‑8658.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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