2014 Zero DS, Zero FX and others recall: engine
Zero Motorcycles Inc. reported this safety recall on March 12, 2014. It covers about 94 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 94
- reported
- Mar 12, 2014
- owners notified
- Apr 11, 2014
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 Zero FX motorcycles manufactured January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014. Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding.
- Risk
- If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1‑888‑786‑9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).
Recall number 14V119000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 14V119000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Zero DS, Zero FX and others engine?
Yes. Recall 14V119000, reported on March 12, 2014, covers about 94 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V119000?
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1‑888‑786‑9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).
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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