Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As...
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Zero DSR Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Zero DSR across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
DSR complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | - |
Most common DSR problems
Zero DSR recalls 1
Latest DSR complaints
The Sevcon DC to DC converter failed causing a total loss of all 12 volt power. This occurred for the second time on the expressway at 70 mph at night. It led to loss of any lighting on the vehicle, headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals, horn and emergency flashers and ABS sensors all stopped working. It is a very serious safety concern and obviously creating a very dangerous situation. It is a know issue with the manufactured with many documented incidents and a recall for the same problem for another model year.
After about 30km ride from my workplace to home, while I'm already in the parking lot and going low speed (about 10km/h) I started to hear unusual knocking sound from the electric motor area. Then , when I tried to walk the motorcycle reverse into my parking lot (as I usually do ),the rear wheel got stuck. By visual inspection I found that screw that holds the motor pulley is unscrewed and pushing against chassis , causing drivetrain to stuck. After that I manually pushed the motorcycle forward and the seizing...
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released. But , after all the motor doesn't spinning now at all , just making weird sound . Now my motorcycle is completely out of order and no drivable. And the absolutely worst thing , that I bought this motorcycle in israel, where I am living . And there is no one in israel who can help with my problem , because zero motorcycles called back their license from only dealer in israel and didn't started working with anyone else. It seems that zero motorcycles company failed to comply guarantee agreements with customers in israel, therefore I'm asking for your help. Thank you.
Questions about the Zero DSR
Which Zero DSR years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2018 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2018 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Zero DSR problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Zero DSR have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Zero DSR model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data