Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V329000 Reported July 30, 2013

Front caliper bolts may fracture

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 268 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V329000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
268
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 30, 2013
Completion Rate
69.11

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. this could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Zero motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V329000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V329000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V329000?

NHTSA recall 13V329000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on July 30, 2013. It addresses: Front caliper bolts may fracture. The recall affects approximately 268 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V329000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.