Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V145000 Reported March 7, 2017

Anti-lock brakes may not function properly

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 61 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V145000
Manufacturer Campaign
SV-ZMC-017-363
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
61
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 7, 2017
Completion Rate
67.21

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the abs does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 17V145000 or campaign SV-ZMC-017-363.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V145000

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

What is recall 17V145000?

NHTSA recall 17V145000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on March 7, 2017. It addresses: Anti-lock brakes may not function properly. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V145000 or the manufacturer campaign number SV-ZMC-017-363. 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.