- The problem
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.
- The risk
- If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-016-356.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Zero S Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2015 Zero S have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2016 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 Zero S recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2015 Zero S yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Zero S: every year compared
All S years2015 Zero S vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Zero S | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2015 Zero FX | 2 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Zero SR | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Zero DS | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Zero S
Does the 2015 Zero S have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Zero S: exterior lighting (August 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2015 Zero S had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2015 Zero S a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Zero S year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Zero S years have the most complaints?
2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (1). See every Zero S year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Zero S has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data