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Zero DS Recall 25V587: Electric Motorcycles May Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 25V587, reported September 9, 2025, 319 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023-2024 Zero DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP electric motorcycles may have key switch signal wires that were routed improperly. Over time these wires can break, causing a sudden loss of drive power.

Losing drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop riding a affected motorcycle until the repair is completed, and should contact an authorized dealer or Zero customer service before doing so.

The remedy is free. A dealer or an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update will fix the issue at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. You can contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V587Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-018.

Affected vehicles

Zero DS2024
Zero DSR2024
Zero Dsr/X20232024
Zero Dsrp2024