The Sevcon DC to DC converter failed causing a total loss of all 12 volt power. This occurred for the second time on the expressway at 70 mph at night. It led to loss of any lighting on the vehicle, headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals, horn and emergency flashers and ABS sensors all stopped working. It is a very s…
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The Sevcon DC to DC converter failed causing a total loss of all 12 volt power. This occurred for the second time on the expressway at 70 mph at night. It led to loss of any lighting on the vehicle, headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals, horn and emergency flashers and ABS sensors all stopped working. It is a very serious safety concern and obviously creating a very dangerous situation. It is a know issue with the manufactured with many documented incidents and a recall for the same problem for another model year.
NHTSA ODI #11467485
10,000 miles · Jun 19, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
AFTER ABOUT 30KM RIDE FROM MY WORKPLACE TO HOME, WHILE I'M ALREADY IN THE PARKING LOT AND GOING LOW SPEED (ABOUT 10KM/H) I STARTED TO HEAR UNUSUAL KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AREA. THEN , WHEN I TRIED TO WALK THE MOTORCYCLE REVERSE INTO MY PARKING LOT (AS I USUALLY DO ),THE REAR WHEEL GOT STUCK. BY VISUAL INSPECTION …
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AFTER ABOUT 30KM RIDE FROM MY WORKPLACE TO HOME, WHILE I'M ALREADY IN THE PARKING LOT AND GOING LOW SPEED (ABOUT 10KM/H) I STARTED TO HEAR UNUSUAL KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AREA. THEN , WHEN I TRIED TO WALK THE MOTORCYCLE REVERSE INTO MY PARKING LOT (AS I USUALLY DO ),THE REAR WHEEL GOT STUCK. BY VISUAL INSPECTION I FOUND THAT SCREW THAT HOLDS THE MOTOR PULLEY IS UNSCREWED AND PUSHING AGAINST CHASSIS , CAUSING DRIVETRAIN TO STUCK. AFTER THAT I MANUALLY PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE FORWARD AND THE SEIZING RELEASED. BUT , AFTER ALL THE MOTOR DOESN'T SPINNING NOW AT ALL , JUST MAKING WEIRD SOUND . NOW MY MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF ORDER AND NO DRIVABLE. AND THE ABSOLUTELY WORST THING , THAT I BOUGHT THIS MOTORCYCLE IN ISRAEL, WHERE I AM LIVING . AND THERE IS NO ONE IN ISRAEL WHO CAN HELP WITH MY PROBLEM , BECAUSE ZERO MOTORCYCLES CALLED BACK THEIR LICENSE FROM ONLY DEALER IN ISRAEL AND DIDN'T STARTED WORKING WITH ANYONE ELSE. IT SEEMS THAT ZERO MOTORCYCLES COMPANY FAILED TO COMPLY GUARANTEE AGREEMENTS WITH CUSTOMERS IN ISRAEL, THEREFORE I'M ASKING FOR YOUR HELP. THANK YOU.
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-017-380.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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