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NHTSA Recall 25V587000: Electrical system: wiring

Zero Motorcycles Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 319 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Zero Ds.

319
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2025
owners notified (September 26)
NHTSA campaign25V587000
Manufacturer campaignSV-RCL-025-018
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedSeptember 9, 2025
Owner notificationSeptember 26, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DSR/X, 2024 DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. Improperly routed key switch signal wires may break, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The firmware will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-018.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V587000

Make and modelModel years
Zero Ds2024
Zero Dsr2024
Zero Dsr/x2023, 2024
Zero Dsrp2024

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.