NHTSA Recall 12V307000: Switch (exterior lighting)
ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 450 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Zero Ds.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V307000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | June 29, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V307000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zero Ds | 2011 |
| Zero Mxd | 2011 |
| Zero S | 2011 |
| Zero X | 2012 |
| Zero Xd | 2011 |
| Zero Xu | 2011 |
| Zero Zero DS | 2012 |
| Zero Zero S | 2012 |
| Zero Zero XU | 2012 |
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.