Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V704000 Reported November 13, 2020

Water may enter front brake switch

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 659 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V704000
Manufacturer Campaign
SV-ZMC-021-020
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
659
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 13, 2020
Completion Rate
65.10

Defect Summary

Zero motorcycles inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2020 sr/f and sr/s motorcycles. the front brake switch can fail from water getting into the switch.

Safety Consequence

An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will the replace the front brake switch, free of charge. the recall began november 30, 2020. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-zmc-021-020.

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 20V704000 or campaign SV-ZMC-021-020.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V704000

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

What is recall 20V704000?

NHTSA recall 20V704000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on November 13, 2020. It addresses: Water may enter front brake switch. The recall affects approximately 659 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V704000 or the manufacturer campaign number SV-ZMC-021-020. 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.