Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
USZero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalling Firm: Zero Motorcycles Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Model Year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Zero-Motorcycles-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10702/10702.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Off-Road Motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68354 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 386 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Zero Motorcycles dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009 for between $7,500 and $8,300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10702 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Zero Motorcycles Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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