The contact owns a 2020 Zero SR/S motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed and coming to a full stop, the rear brake was applied; however, the motorcycle rolled backward. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake and caliper were engaged while riding, causing the rear brake and caliper to melt. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake and caliper needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.
Brakes
Zero SR/S Brake problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Zero SR/S's brakes. Spongy or hard pedal, ABS faults, brake failure, noises, parking brake and brake fluid leaks.
Brake complaints by model year
| Year | Brake complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest SR/S brake complaints
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