Recall 12V-230: 2008 Zap Xebra

QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2012, covering about 627 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-230
Report date
May 21, 2012
Vehicles affected
627
Owners notified
Jul 24, 2013

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerQINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number12V230000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Zap Xebra2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-230?

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."

How is recall 12V-230 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.