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NHTSA Recall 16V610000: Exterior lighting and 2 other components

Zero Motorcycles Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 96 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Zero Ds.

96
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2016
owners notified (September 13)
NHTSA campaign16V610000
Manufacturer campaignSV-ZMC-016-356
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Report receivedAugust 22, 2016
Owner notificationSeptember 13, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.

Safety risk

If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-016-356.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V610000

Make and modelModel years
Zero Ds2015
Zero Fx2015
Zero S2015
Zero SR2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.