Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Zero Motorcycles Inc. in 2018. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 4, 2018

(Campaign #: SV-ZMC-018-383)

Internal Cells in Battery may Short Causing Fire

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V215000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 218

Consequence Summary:

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

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 began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 66.51

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