ZERO DS recalls
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the ZERO DS; the most recent was received 2026-01-28 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
All ZERO DS campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V048000 | 2026-01-28 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure. |
| 25V587000 | 2025-09-09 | Electrical System › Wiring | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DSR/X, 2024 DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. Improperly routed key switch signal wires may break, causing a loss of drive power. |
| 25V459000 | 2025-07-11 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure. |
| 20V640000 | 2020-10-15 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter | Zero Motorcycle Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The DC-DC converter has an insufficient power output margin to operate the anti-lock braking system (ABS), instruments, light… |
| 17V762000 | 2017-11-28 | Equipment › Other › Labels | 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 ma… |
| 17V145000 | 2017-03-07 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to… |
| 16V610000 | 2016-08-22 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 14V119000 | 2014-03-12 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine | Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 1… |
| 13V635000 | 2013-12-18 | Electrical System › Software | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut… |
| 13V329000 | 2013-07-30 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possi… |
| 12V307000 | 2012-06-29 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch | Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may n… |
| 11V282000 | 2011-05-16 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads | Zero motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 zero s motorcycles built from september 2, 2009 through december 22, 2009; model year 2009 zero ds motorcycles built from july 27, 2009 through december 28, 2009; mod… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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