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Zero Motorcycles · Recalled
Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the "Easy" or the "0-25" mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider.
- Units
- About 200
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7,500–$8,300
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves the model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX electric motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles are white, with the Zero name and logo printed on the battery.
The file
- Sold at
- Zero Motorcycles dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009 for between $7,500 and $8,300.
- Product type
- Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Incident log
Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact Zero Motorcycles to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the affected motorcycles have been mailed a direct notice.
For additional information, contact Zero Motorcycles toll-free at (888) 786-9376 or (888) RUN-ZERO between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.zeromotorcycles.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 15 2009; last revised JUL 13 2016.