The defect
Zero Motorcycle Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The DC-DC converter has an insufficient power output margin to operate the anti-lock braking system (ABS), instruments, lights, indicators, and any accessories that are connected to the accessory outlet at once.
The risk
The DC-DC converter can shut off when its power capacity is exceeded, shutting off the ABS, instruments, and lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-021-019.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zero DS | 2021 |
| Zero DSR | 2021 |
| Zero FX | 2021 |
| Zero FXS | 2021 |
| Zero S | 2021 |
| Zero SR | 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero DS | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero DSR | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero FX | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero FXS | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero S | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero SR | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2020
105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Zero Motorcycles Inc. filed 18 campaigns in all.
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| 20V798000 17 Dec 2020 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 20V779000 15 Dec 2020 | Rosenbauer America |
| 20V783000 15 Dec 2020 | Halcore Group, Inc. |
| 20V781000 15 Dec 2020 | Ducati North America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020