2012 Zero Zero DS: recalls and complaints
NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 18V215000. NHTSA received the report on . 218 units. Hybrid Propulsion System
Remedy of campaign 18V215000, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.
Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2012 Zero Zero DS. The newest campaign is 18V215000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Apr 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
6 campaigns, newest first. 2,172 units in total.
- 18V215000Hybrid Propulsion SystemAdvisory
- 13V635000Electrical System / Software
- 13V329000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
- 12V455000Equipment / Electrical
- 12V310000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
- 12V307000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
18V215000Received . 218 units.
Hybrid Propulsion SystemDo-not-drive advisory
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.
Report filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SV-ZMC-018-383. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V635000Received . 667 units.
Electrical System / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V329000Received . 268 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
Report filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V455000Received . 315 units.
Equipment / Electrical
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motorcycle's motor controller free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles, Inc. at 1-888-786-9376.
Report filed by ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V310000Received . 254 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Zero motorcycles, INC. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 31, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles, INC. At 1-888-786-9376.
Report filed by ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V307000Received . 450 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Zero motorcycles, INC. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-831-438-3500.
Report filed by ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2012 Zero Zero DSThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2012 Zero Zero DS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/zero/zero-ds/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Zero Zero DS?
- 2,172 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Zero Zero DS have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Zero Zero DS, model year 2012. 6 of them name the 2012 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Zero Zero DS open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.