The defect
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
The risk
A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zero DS | 2024, 2025 |
| Zero DSR | 2024, 2025 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2024, 2025 |
| Zero Dsrp | 2024, 2025 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero DS | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero DSR | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero DSR | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Zero Dsrp | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero Dsrp | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Zero Motorcycles Inc. filed 18 campaigns in all.
| 26V638000 2 Oct 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V466000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V467000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V443000 8 Jul 2026 | KTM North America, Inc. |
| 26V414000 30 Jun 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V359000 3 Jun 2026 | Aston Martin The Americas |
| 26V293000 8 May 2026 | Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd |
| 26V240000 15 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
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