Zero Motorcycles motorcycle recalls: 4 NHTSA campaigns

What gets recalled on this brand

Campaigns grouped by the system NHTSA files them under. Treat the top of this list as a pre-trip inspection hint for a Zero Motorcycles, not as a fault report on your own bike.

Reported in 2021 (1)

• 21V79500013 October 2021Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: SR/F

  Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F motorcycles. The rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened.

  Risk: The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, reducing rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will correctly tighten and replace the rear rotor bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-020-417.

Reported in 2020 (1)

• 20V70400013 November 2020Exterior lighting

  Models: SR/F, SR/S

  Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F and SR/S motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail from water getting into the switch.

  Risk: An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. Following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. Cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will the replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-021-020.

Reported in 2017 (1)

• 17V76200028 November 2017Equipment

  Models: DSR, S, SR

  Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

  Risk: If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.

  Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-017-380.

Reported in 2016 (1)

• 16V61000022 August 2016Exterior lighting

  Models: DS, FX, SR

  Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.

  Risk: If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-016-356.

Before the next long ride

A recall is a dealer job, but the pre-trip check around it is yours. Zero Motorcycles bikes still need the same roll of tools once you are out of range of one.

• Zero Motorcycles fastener profile at a glance
• What tools do I need for a Zero Motorcycles?
• Shake the kit down before the trip
• Build the list for your own bike

Zero Motorcycles recall FAQ

How do I check whether my Zero Motorcycles has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or the Transport Canada recalls database if you are in Canada. The VIN check is the only answer that is specific to your bike: this page lists campaigns for the brand, but whether yours is inside a campaign's build range and whether the work has already been done are both VIN-level facts.

Does a Zero Motorcycles recall cost anything to fix?

No. A safety recall is repaired free of charge by an authorised dealer, however old the bike is and however many owners it has had. If you already paid for the same repair before the recall was announced, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement.

How many recalls does a Zero Motorcycles have?

4 motorcycle and scooter campaigns are on file with NHTSA for model years 2015–2027, the most recent reported on 13 October 2021. A campaign covers a build range rather than a single bike, so the count says more about how many models the brand sells in the US than about build quality.

Can I ride a Zero Motorcycles with an open recall?

It depends on the campaign. NHTSA flags the serious ones as "do not drive" or "park outside", and those are marked on this page — for anything flagged, stop riding and call a dealer. For the rest, book the work at the next service, and get it done before a long or remote trip rather than after it.

What gets recalled most on a Zero Motorcycles?

Exterior lighting accounts for the largest share — 2 of the 4 campaigns on this page. That is a useful pre-trip inspection hint, not a verdict: check that area yourself before a long ride even if your VIN is clear.