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Zero Motorcycles - Rear wheel may lockup
Official notice
12 Mar 2014
Last checked
12 Mar 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Zero Motorcycles - Rear wheel may lockup. If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash. Published 2014-03-12.
What to do now
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).
Units affected
94
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2014-03-12
The hazard
The hazard
If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Zero Motorcycles. Contact: Zero Motorcycles Inc..
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