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Zap Xebra Body problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Zap Xebra's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.

Body complaints by model year

YearBody complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20082100

Latest Xebra body complaints

2008 Zap XebraBody, doors & structure

This vehicle was part of a forced recall by nhtsa. Zap was supposed to buy back these vehicles and haul them off to be destroyed by december 31, 2013. This has not happened. The last communication from zap that I received was a letter dated october 11, 2013, where they informed me that my refund request form had been received and approved. Zap has not responded to any phone calls or emails sent to them. Because of this recall, I can no longer insure or register this vehicle, so it is completely worthless. I...

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know I am not alone in this situation. It appears that zap has not fulfilled their obligation to any of the 2008 xebra owners. I hope that the nhtsa will intervene in this case and force zap to resolve this situation. *Tr

Filed Incident Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10560283
2008 Zap XebraBody, doors & structureBrakesCrash

Driving across the center lane of a five lane highway, I was hit by a car traveling in the center lane. I was unable to stop quick enough to avoid being hit and I believe the biggest reason for the collision was because the brakes are insufficient for the vehicle. I filed a small claims lawsuit and was awarded a partial settlement; the judge found me 40% at fault and the other driver 60%. *Tr

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakesNHTSA 10515937

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