Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2024-2025 Models Due to Front Brake Hose Defect
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2024-2025 DS, DSR, DSRP, and DSR/X motorcycles because a twisted front brake hose may leak fluid and reduce braking ability.
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 in the braking system that can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 model year DS, DSR, DSRP, and DSR/X motorcycles. The recall involves 118 vehicles where the front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged. This damage can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-017.2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 27, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- ZERO DSR/X, DSR, DSRP, DS
- Brand
- ZERO
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 118
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)
- DSR/X
- DSR
- DSRP
- DS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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