2023 Zero DSR/X recall: Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Fasteners in Motor Controller
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 2, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
7 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023 Zero DSR/X.
- Compared with
Zero Motorcycles Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
2 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Sept. 9, 2025 2023-2024 Zero DSR/X, 2024 Zero DS, 2024 Zero DSR and 1 more model recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- July 11, 2025 2024 Zero DS, 2024 Zero DSR, 2024 Zero DSR/X and 1 more model recall: Damaged Brake Hose May Leak (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 is SV-RCL-025-021. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Zero DSR/X 2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V834000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 7 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SV-RCL-025-021 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record