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NHTSA Recall 12V310000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 254 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Zero X.

254
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2012
owners notified (July 31)
NHTSA campaign12V310000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedJuly 2, 2012
Owner notificationJuly 31, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.

Safety risk

Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 31, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles, inc. At 1-888-786-9376.

Notes

Customers may contact The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go toHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V310000

Make and modelModel years
Zero X2012
Zero Xu-Lsm2012
Zero Zero DS2012
Zero Zero S2012
Zero Zero XU2012

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.