Recall 25V834000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER Defect in 2023-2023 ZERO DSR/X
RECALL This recall affects up to 7 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V834000 |
| Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023 DSR/X motorcycles. The motor controller may have been built with incorrect fasteners, causing higher resistance at the busbar joint and a loss of drive power.
Safety Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-021. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.
Related Recalls for ZERO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V587000 | 2024 ZERO DSRP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 319 | |
| 25V459000 | 2024 ZERO DSRP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 44 | |
| 22V403000 | 2022 ZERO SR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 23 | |
| 21V940000 | 2022 ZERO SR/F | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 45 | |
| 21V795000 | 2020 ZERO SR/F | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 411 | |
| 20V704000 | 2020 ZERO SR/F | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 659 | |
| 20V640000 | 2021 ZERO FXS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 64 | |
| 18V215000 | 2012 ZERO ZERO S | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 218 | |
| 17V762000 | 2018 ZERO S | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 36 | |
| 17V436000 | 2017 ZERO S | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 10 |