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Zero SR/F problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2020–2022: 4 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.

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YearRecallsComplaints
202021
202220

What owners complain about (all years)

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Recent recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic #22V403000 · 2022 · 23 units

Problem: Zero motorcycles inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2022 sr and sr/f motorcycles. incorrect front brake caliper bolts may have been installed and could damage the mounting threads on the fork, causing the caliper to loosen.

Risk: A loose caliper may reduce braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the front brake caliper bolts and forks, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2022. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-rcl-022-004.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic #21V940000 · 2021 · 45 units

Problem: Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2022 sr, sr/f, and sr/s motorcycles. the incorrect rear brake pads were installed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake system."

Risk: The incorrect rear brake pads may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake pads, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2021. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall sv-zmc-022-018.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic #21V795000 · 2021 · 411 units

Problem: Zero motorcycles inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2020 sr/f motorcycles. the rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened.

Risk: The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, reducing rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will correctly tighten and replace the rear rotor bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2021. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-020-417.

Exterior Lighting #20V704000 · 2020 · 659 units

Problem: Zero motorcycles inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2020 sr/f and sr/s motorcycles. the front brake switch can fail from water getting into the switch.

Risk: An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will the replace the front brake switch, free of charge. the recall began november 30, 2020. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-021-020.

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