Zero Motorcycles issues recall for faulty throttles

Posted on Oct 20, 2009

About 200 Zero X and Zero MX electric off-road motorcycles have been recalled by Zero Motorcycles because of a faulty throttle that might become stuck or disconnected, potentially posing a danger to riders.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received three reports of riders who experienced unexpected acceleration while riding a Zero Motorcycle. One rider suffered minor injuries as a result.

According to the CPSC, the throttle on the Zero X and the Zero MX motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or it can become disconnected. Either of these incidents could cause the motorcycle to go into full power when turned on.

The issue was actually discovered by the manufacturer during recent design review and testing procedures. Zero Motorcycles voluntarily made the decision to issue a product recall without pressure from any outside organization.

Owners of the Zero X and Zero MX motorcycles have been notified by mail of the recall. The company will provide replacement parts for free. The replacement part consists of a dashboard that takes 10 to 15 minutes to swap out.

Consumers are advised to stop using the defective motorcycles until the troublesome part has been replaced.