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Zero Motorcycles - Brake light switch
Official notice
29 Jun 2012
Last checked
29 Jun 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Zero Motorcycles - Brake light switch. The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider. Published 2012-06-29.
What to do now
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-831-438-3500.
Units affected
450
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2012-06-29
The hazard
The hazard
The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
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Brand: Zero Motorcycles. Contact: Zero Motorcycles Inc..
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