NHTSA Recall 12V230000: Service brakes, hydraulic
QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 627 vehicles. It affects 2008 Zap Xebra.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V230000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | May 21, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, through its designated agent, zap USA, is recalling certain model year 2008 zap xebra all electric motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2008, through december 31, 2008. These vehicles fail to conform to the braking distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Safety risk
These vehicles take longer distances to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 8, 2012. Owners may contact zap at 1-707-525-8658.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .this recall supercedes safety recall 09v-177.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V230000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zap Xebra | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.