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2008 ZAP Xebra recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 ZAP Xebra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2008 ZAP Xebra recalls, newest first

July 27, 2012NHTSA 12V363000691 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary
QingQi Group Motorcycle Co. Ltd., through its designated agent ZAP, is recalling all model year 2008 ZAP Xebra motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." The motorcycles were produced without a separate brake fluid reservoir for each brake circuit, with each reservoir filler opening having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device.
Consequence
Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could lose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ZAP will notify owners and ZAP will install or send each owner a remedy kit to bring the vehicles into compliance. ZAP has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ZAP Customer Service at 1-800-251-4555.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 2012NHTSA 12V230000627 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
Qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, through its designated agent, zap USA, is recalling certain model year 2008 zap xebra all electric motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. These vehicles fail to conform to the braking distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Consequence
These vehicles take longer distances to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 8, 2012. Owners may contact zap at 1-707-525-8658.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 2, 2009NHTSA 09V385000738 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary
Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 zap xebra motorcycles manufactured between January and December 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." they do not have a separate brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes.
Consequence
Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could loose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of both brakes.
Remedy
Zap will notify owners and repair or replace the master cylinder free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2010. Owners may contact zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 26, 2009NHTSA 09V177000738 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 zap xebra motorcycles manufactured between January and December 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the stopping distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Consequence
These motorcycles require longer distances to stop than the standard allows. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Qingqi will notify owners and zap dealers will inspect and replace the brake rotors, pads, master cylinders, and front tire if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on September 21, 2009. Owners may contact zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2008 ZAP Xebra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes41
  2. Hydraulic6
  3. Unknown or other4
  4. Electrical system2
  5. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder2

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Questions

Does the 2008 ZAP Xebra have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 ZAP Xebra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a ZAP dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 ZAP Xebra?
44 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.