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Zero Motorcycles - Front caliper bolts may fracture
Official notice
30 Jul 2013
Last checked
30 Jul 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Zero Motorcycles - Front caliper bolts may fracture. If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2013-07-30.
What to do now
Zero motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall began on august 16, 2013. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
Units affected
268
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2013-07-30
The hazard
The hazard
If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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