Zero Motorcycles Ds: Loss Of Power
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 22 DS and S model motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because a motor encoder position signal may drift during use, potentially causing the motor controller to shut down and cut power to the bike. The manufacturer will reprogram the motorcycles' motor controller with updated firmware to prevent this drift issue.
- Recalling firm
- ZERO MOTORCYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: ZERO MOTORCYCLES DS, ZERO MOTORCYCLES S. Units affected: 22
- Reason
- These motorcycles have a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. Should the encoder signal drift too far it could fall beyond the signal limits expected by the motor controller. This condition could cause the motor controller to shut off resulting in the inadvertent loss of power of the motorcycle. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to reprogram the motorcycles motor controller with new firmware and configuration which compensate for the possible drift of the motor encoder position signal to ensure it remains within the...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-10-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bd7822ac-3ed1-472b-8e21-91eb7ff37baa