Vehicle recall 13V635000 · December 18, 2013
Zero DS, DSP and 6 more models
The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
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 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero 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
- 13V635000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2013
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Owner notification
- January 14, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 667
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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