2017 ZERO DS
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
17V145000 Mar 7, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-363.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 ZERO DS
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
Chain Kit Recall
Oct 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notification of Chain Kit Recall (23E074).
Dealer News
Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Zero Motorcycles Dealer News 11.22.22 - New Firmware, Diag4Zero, Holiday Hours
ZMDN 83022
Aug 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cypher II Firmware Update Notice
CypherIIFirmware
Jun 28, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A firmware update will be released tomorrow June 29 at 7am PT for MY17-MY23 Zero Motorcycles that operate on the Cypher II platform.
SV-ZMC-020-423
Jun 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Long-Term Storage Mode Firmware Update Service Campaign - Zero Motorcycles has determined that the battery management system (BMS) may not hibernate in model year 2017 and newer Zero SDS and Zero XMX platform motorcycles when they are store
No comms 2021-11
Dec 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Zero Motorcycles Inc.
No comms 2021-12
Jan 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2021 for Zero Motorcycles Inc.
ZERO DS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ZERO DS across all model years (2009–2025).
14
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ZERO DS — Year by Year
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