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
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 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
- 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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