Recall 12V230000: 2008 ZAP Xebra
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 627
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
Qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, through its designated agent, zap usa, is recalling certain model year 2008 zap xebra all electric motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2008, through december 31, 2008. These vehicles fail to conform to the braking distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
The risk
These vehicles take longer distances to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 8, 2012. Owners may contact zap at 1-707-525-8658.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .this recall supercedes safety recall 09v-177.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 ZAP Xebra
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V230000
- Manufacturer
- QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD
- Owner letters
- Jul 24, 2013
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology