Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller
- Manufacturer
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-12-02
- Owners notified
- 2026-01-19
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 risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 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.