NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Zero DS Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Zero DS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Zero dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Zero DS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Zero DS owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Zero DS, describing incidents dated September 21, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11130690 · Filed
POSSIBLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V610000. ELECTRICAL PPWER CUT OFF. IT SHUT OFF LIGHTS, PANEL INSTRUMENT, MOTOR.
Insufficient Power Affecting Safety Features
NHTSA #16V610000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2016 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Potentially affected: 96 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Zero campaign SV-ZMC-016-356 · Owners notified September 13, 2016 · Vehicles built April 27, 2015 – August 21, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Zero DS model years
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