2018 ZERO S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ZERO S
The 2018 ZERO S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 ZERO S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 ZERO S, potentially affecting up to 36 vehicles.
Recall 17V762000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ZERO S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ZERO S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DC to DC converter failed with less than 1200 miles on motorcycle, disabling brake lights, headlight, horn, turn signals and hazards lights.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ZERO S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ZERO S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ZERO S
Zero Motorcycles Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 ZERO S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CypherIIFirmware — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A firmware update will be released tomorrow June 29 at 7am PT for MY17-MY23 Zero Motorcycles that operate on the Cypher II platform.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ZERO S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ZERO S
- 2013 ZERO S — 2 complaints
- 2014 ZERO S — 0 complaints
- 2015 ZERO S — 0 complaints
- 2017 ZERO S — 0 complaints
- 2018 ZERO S (current)
- 2021 ZERO S — 0 complaints