2012 Zero Zero DS recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Zero Zero DS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 4, 2018Fire risk2012 Zero DSP, 2012 Zero Zero DS, 2012 Zero Zero S — Hybrid Propulsion System
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.
18V215000 · 218 units · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Dec 18, 2013Crash risk2013 Zero DS, 2012 Zero DSP, 2013 Zero FX and 5 other models — Electrical System
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.
13V635000 · 667 units · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Jul 30, 2013Crash risk2011 Zero DS, 2011 Zero S, 2012 Zero Zero DS and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
13V329000 · 268 units · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Sep 17, 2012Crash risk2012 Zero Zero DS, 2012 Zero Zero S — Equipment
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.
12V455000 · 315 units · ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
- Jul 2, 2012Crash risk2012 Zero X, 2012 Zero XU-LSM, 2012 Zero Zero DS and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
12V310000 · 254 units · ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
- Jun 29, 2012Crash risk2011 Zero DS, 2011 Zero MXD, 2011 Zero S and 6 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
12V307000 · 450 units · ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.