Zero Motorcycles S: Front Caliper Bolt May Fracture
Recall Summary Zero Motorcycles is recalling 5 model S motorcycles because the front brake caliper mounting bolt is the wrong grade material and may crack due to corrosion. If the bolt fractures, the brake caliper could loosen and interfere with the front wheel, potentially causing loss of control. The manufacturer will replace the mounting bolt with the correct grade.
- Recalling firm
- ZERO MOTORCYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: ZERO MOTORCYCLES S. Units affected: 5
- Reason
- It has been identified that the mounting bolt for the front brake caliper is not of the correct grade. If the bolt is subjected to environmental corrosion which could cause a stress corrosion fracture. This could result in the caliper becoming loose and interfering with the rotation of the wheel which could lead to loss of control of the machine. Remedy: Recall all affected machines and replace the front brake caliper mounting bolts with the correct grade of bolt.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-08-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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