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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·December 2, 2025

Zero recalls 2023 DSR/X motorcycles over wrong fasteners that can cause loss of drive power

The motor controller may have been built with incorrect fasteners, which can raise resistance in a connection and cut drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the controller for free. Owners may call Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085 and refer to recall number SV-RCL-025-021.

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Recall details

Product
Zero Dsr/X 2023
Company
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Units
7 vehicles
Owner notification
January 19, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
December 2, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V834000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: SV-RCL-025-021
  • Model years: 2023

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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