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NHTSA Recall 25V834000: Electrical system: controller

Zero Motorcycles Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2023 Zero Dsr/x.

7
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (January 19)
NHTSA campaign25V834000
Manufacturer campaignSV-RCL-025-021
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION MOTOR › CONTROLLER
Report receivedDecember 2, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 19, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V834000

Make and modelModel years
Zero Dsr/x2023

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.