Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles...
Engine & cooling
Zero SR Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Zero SR's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Engine recalls
Latest SR engine complaints
I could have died. For 7 months my 2014 zero sr has been waiting on zero service. I was originally told a new battery was needed. Motorcycle would not accelerate past 50-55mph and range had fallen from 70-90 miles to less then 20 miles. Zero made excuses for months why they couldn't properly service. I spoke with an aaron several times, also zack. Zero then replaced the controller claiming it was defective and there were no problems with the battery. I finally received the sr back and in heavy traffic, the...
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motorcycle dropped from a full charge to 18% in only 16 miles and then completely shut off without any warning while going about 40 mph. It would not go faster then 40mph. I managed to move between 2 cars to the shoulder, but I smashed my leg on the railing in the process. Sr turned back on a few seconds later and I made it a mile to the exit before it turned off again as I was crossing the road.
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