The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V610000·Announced 2016-08-22

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2015 Models Due to ABS Failure Risk

Zero Motorcycles is recalling 96 model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles because a faulty DC-DC converter may cause the anti-lock brake system and lights to stop working.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the anti-lock brake system may fail, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected vehicles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During periods of high power demand, this defect can prevent the anti-lock brake system (ABS) from functioning properly.

If the converter power output is insufficient, the ABS and all vehicle lights may temporarily stop functioning during an ABS-activated event. This loss of braking assistance and lighting increases the risk of a crash.

Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters and replace specific units as necessary at no charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ZERO SR, S, DS, FX
Brand
ZERO
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
96

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SR
  • S
  • DS
  • FX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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