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Recalls 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 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Zero S 1
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Questions about the 2014 Zero S
Is the 2014 Zero S reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2014 Zero S.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Zero S?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2014 Zero S have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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