Vehicle recall 13V257000 · June 20, 2013

Zero FX and XU

A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.
Consequence: Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V257000
Reported to NHTSA: June 20, 2013
Filed by: Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Owner notification: June 26, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 128
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 13V257000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Zero FX (2013): 2013
Zero XU (2013): 2013

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