Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V610000 Reported August 22, 2016

Insufficient power affecting safety features

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · N/A · 96 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V610000
Manufacturer Campaign
SV-ZMC-016-356
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
96
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2016
Completion Rate
55.21

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the converter power output is insufficient, during an abs activated event, the abs and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-016-356.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V610000 or campaign SV-ZMC-016-356.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V610000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V610000?

NHTSA recall 16V610000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on August 22, 2016. It addresses: Insufficient power affecting safety features. The recall affects approximately 96 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V610000 or the manufacturer campaign number SV-ZMC-016-356. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.