Safety Recall NHTSA · 23E074000 Reported October 3, 2023

Incorrectly installed accessory chain kits

Q: What is recall 23E074000?

NHTSA recall 23E074000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on October 3, 2023. It addresses: Incorrectly installed accessory chain kits. The recall affects approximately 306 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Zero Motorcycles Inc. · N/A · 306 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23E074000

Manufacturer Campaign

SV-RCL-023-014

Manufacturer

Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

306

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

October 3, 2023

Completion Rate

7.52

Defect Summary

Zero motorcycles inc. (zero) is recalling certain accessory chain kits, with part numbers 10-08127 and 10-08140. the included installation instructions are incorrect and if followed, may lead to eventual dislocation of the motor shaft magnet while riding.

Safety Consequence

A dislocated motor shaft magnet can cause an unexpected response of the motor, including a shift to reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new motor with a pre-placed sprocket chain kit as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 31, 2023. owners may contact zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. zero's number for this recall is sv-rcl-023-014.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Zero Motorcycles Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23E074000 or campaign SV-RCL-023-014.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23E074000

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

What is recall 23E074000?

NHTSA recall 23E074000 was issued by Zero Motorcycles Inc. on October 3, 2023. It addresses: Incorrectly installed accessory chain kits. The recall affects approximately 306 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 23E074000 or the manufacturer campaign number SV-RCL-023-014. 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.