2008 ZAP Xebra

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #12V363000July 27, 2012691 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  QingQi Group Motorcycle Co. Ltd., through its designated agent ZAP, is recalling all model year 2008 ZAP Xebra motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." The motorcycles were produced without a separate brake fluid reservoir for each brake circuit, with each reservoir filler opening having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device.

  Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could lose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  ZAP will notify owners and ZAP will install or send each owner a remedy kit to bring the vehicles into compliance. ZAP has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ZAP Customer Service at 1-800-251-4555.

• NHTSA recall #12V230000May 21, 2012627 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic

  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."

  These vehicles take longer distances to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #09V385000October 2, 2009738 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 Zap Xebra motorcycles manufactured between january and december 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." they do not have a separate brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes.

  Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could loose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of both brakes.

  Remedy

  Zap will notify owners and repair or replace the master cylinder free of charge. The safety recall began on january 29, 2010. Owners may contact Zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.

• NHTSA recall #09V177000May 26, 2009738 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic

  Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 Zap Xebra motorcycles manufactured between january and december 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the stopping distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

  These motorcycles require longer distances to stop than the standard allows. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Qingqi will notify owners and Zap dealers will inspect and replace the brake rotors, pads, master cylinders, and front tire if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact Zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.