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2012 Zero Zero Xu recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Zero Zero Xu, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 18, 2013report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Zero Zero Xu recall campaigns

The 2012 Zero Zero Xu report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 13V635000 dated December 18, 2013.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V635000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 18, 2013
Potential units
667campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 14, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Zero Motorcycles Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V310000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
July 2, 2012
Potential units
254campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: July 31, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V307000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
June 29, 2012
Potential units
450campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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

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.

Owner notification: August 3, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Zero Zero Xu?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Zero Zero Xu campaign records are Electrical System (2), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2012 Zero Zero Xu compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 1 model-year reports for the Zero Zero Xu, spanning 2012–2012; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
20123 campaigns2 component groups
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