Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V119000 Reported March 12, 2014

Rear wheel may lockup

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 94 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V119000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
94
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 12, 2014
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 zero sr motorcycles manufactured december 30, 2013, through february 20, 2014, 2014 zero s motorcycles manufactured december 26, 2013, through february 18, 2014, zero ds motorcycles manufactured january 24, 2013, through february 4, 2014, and 2014 zero fx motorcycles manufactured january 14, 2014, through january 27, 2014. due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding.

Safety Consequence

If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in april 11, 2014. owners may contact zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-run-zero).

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 14V119000 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 14V119000

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

What is recall 14V119000?

NHTSA recall 14V119000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on March 12, 2014. It addresses: Rear wheel may lockup. The recall affects approximately 94 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V119000 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.