The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V795000·Announced 2021-10-13

Zero SR/F Motorcycles Recalled for Loose Rear Rotor Bolts

Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2020 SR/F motorcycles because insufficiently tightened rear rotor bolts may reduce braking capability and increase crash risk.

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 (insufficiently tightened bolts) that reduces braking capability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain 2020 SR/F motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened.

The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, which can reduce rear braking capability and increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will correctly tighten and replace the rear rotor bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2021. 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/F
Brand
ZERO
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
411

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 (1)

  • SR/F

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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