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   "id": "26V048000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings recall (26V048000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's num",
   "date_published": "2026-01-28T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V834000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/dsr-x/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller recall (25V834000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023 DSR/X motorcycles. The motor controller may have been built with incorrect fasteners, causing higher resistance at the busbar joint and a loss of drive power. Fix: Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall ",
   "date_published": "2025-12-02T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V587000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Electrical System › Wiring recall (25V587000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DSR/X, 2024 DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. Improperly routed key switch signal wires may break, causing a loss of drive power. Fix: The firmware will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service a",
   "date_published": "2025-09-09T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "25V459000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings recall (25V459000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's numb",
   "date_published": "2025-07-11T00:00:00Z"
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  {
   "id": "22V403000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/sr/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper recall (22V403000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 a",
   "date_published": "2022-06-08T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "21V940000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/sr/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads recall (21V940000)",
   "content_text": "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.\" 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",
   "date_published": "2021-12-03T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "21V795000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/sr-f/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor recall (21V795000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F motorcycles. The rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened. 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",
   "date_published": "2021-10-13T00:00:00Z"
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  {
   "id": "20V704000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/sr-f/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch recall (20V704000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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 num",
   "date_published": "2020-11-13T00:00:00Z"
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  {
   "id": "20V640000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter recall (20V640000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycle Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The DC-DC converter has an insufficient power output margin to operate the anti-lock braking system (ABS), instruments, lights, indicators, and any accessories that are connected to the accessory outlet at once. Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for ",
   "date_published": "2020-10-15T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "18V215000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/dsp/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Hybrid Propulsion System recall (18V215000) - DO NOT DRIVE",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery. Fix: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall ",
   "date_published": "2018-04-04T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "17V762000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Equipment › Other › Labels recall (17V762000)",
   "content_text": "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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, \"Certification.\" Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service",
   "date_published": "2017-11-28T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "17V436000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/s/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Flasher Unit recall (17V436000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, DSP ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 motorcycles. In the event that a turn signal stops working, the turn signal flasher may not change its flash rate to alert the operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate Fix: Zero will notify owners and dealers will test the motorcycle's flasher, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-",
   "date_published": "2017-07-10T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "17V145000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module recall (17V145000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly. Fix: Zero will notify owners and dealers will reconfigure the HCU, or replace it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Z",
   "date_published": "2017-03-07T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "16V610000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Exterior Lighting recall (16V610000)",
   "content_text": "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. 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",
   "date_published": "2016-08-22T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "14V119000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine recall (14V119000)",
   "content_text": "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 manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 Zero FX motorcycles manufactured January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014. Due to a Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-RUN-Z",
   "date_published": "2014-03-12T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "13V635000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Electrical System › Software recall (13V635000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor. Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.",
   "date_published": "2013-12-18T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "13V329000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper recall (13V329000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture. Fix: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.",
   "date_published": "2013-07-30T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "13V257000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/fx/",
   "title": "Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery recall (13V257000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells. Fix: Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.",
   "date_published": "2013-06-20T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "12V455000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/zero-ds/",
   "title": "ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.: Equipment › Electrical recall (12V455000)",
   "content_text": "Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power. Fix: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motorcycle's motor controller free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles, In",
   "date_published": "2012-09-17T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "12V310000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/x/",
   "title": "ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.: Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery recall (12V310000)",
   "content_text": "Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power. Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 31, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles, inc. At 1-888-786-9376.",
   "date_published": "2012-07-02T00:00:00Z"
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  {
   "id": "12V307000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch recall (12V307000)",
   "content_text": "Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs. Fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zer",
   "date_published": "2012-06-29T00:00:00Z"
  },
  {
   "id": "11V282000",
   "url": "https://cybermaxtools.com/vehicle-recalls/zero/ds/",
   "title": "ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads recall (11V282000)",
   "content_text": "Zero motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 zero s motorcycles built from september 2, 2009 through december 22, 2009; model year 2009 zero ds motorcycles built from july 27, 2009 through december 28, 2009; model year 2010 zero s motorcycles built from february 1, 2010 through march 31, 2011; and model year 2010 zero ds motorcycles built from january 20, 2010 through march 31, 2011. The  Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake caliper bracket with a re-designed component, and replace the front brake pads in case the existing pads experienced abnormal wear. The front brake fluid will also",
   "date_published": "2011-05-16T00:00:00Z"
  }
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