Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V940000 Reported December 3, 2021

Incorrect rear brake pads installed/fmvss 122

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V940000
Manufacturer Campaign
SV-ZMC-022-018
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 3, 2021
Completion Rate
55.56

Defect Summary

Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain 2022 sr, sr/f, and sr/s motorcycles. the incorrect rear brake pads were installed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake system."

Safety Consequence

The incorrect rear brake pads may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake pads, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2021. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall sv-zmc-022-018.

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 21V940000 or campaign SV-ZMC-022-018.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V940000

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

What is recall 21V940000?

NHTSA recall 21V940000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on December 3, 2021. It addresses: Incorrect rear brake pads installed/fmvss 122. The recall affects approximately 45 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 21V940000 or the manufacturer campaign number SV-ZMC-022-018. 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.