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SevereNHTSA·20V640000·Announced 2020-10-15

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2021 Models Due to DC-DC Converter Defect

Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS models because the DC-DC converter may shut off, disabling ABS and lights.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 loss of ABS and lights increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The recall involves 64 affected vehicles. The defect is located in the DC-DC converter, which has an insufficient power output margin to operate the anti-lock braking system (ABS), instruments, lights, indicators, and accessories simultaneously.

When the power capacity of the DC-DC converter is exceeded, it can shut off. This shutdown disables the ABS, instruments, and lights, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific dates or geographic distribution details beyond the model years are provided in the source text.

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2020. 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 FXS, DS, S, FX
Brand
ZERO
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
64

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 (6)

  • FXS
  • DS
  • S
  • FX
  • DSR
  • SR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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