Zero 2015 SR Motorcycle Recall: ABS Lights May Fail During Braking
Zero is recalling 2015 SR motorcycles with faulty DC-DC converters that may cause lights to stop during ABS braking, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Zero is recalling certain 2015 SR motorcycles because their DC-DC converters might not provide enough power during ABS braking events, causing lights to temporarily stop working. This could increase crash risk if the rider can't see properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248841-zero-2015-sr-motorcycle-recall-abs-lights-may-fail-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248841-zero-2015-sr-motorcycle-recall-abs-lights-may-fail-during · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V610000
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“Zero 2015 SR Motorcycle Recall: ABS Lights May Fail During Braking.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248841-zero-2015-sr-motorcycle-recall-abs-lights-may-fail-during. Based on NHTSA recall #16V610000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V610000).
Why it’s dangerous
The DC-DC converter may not supply enough power when the anti-lock brake system (ABS) activates. This causes vehicle lights to stop working temporarily during braking, reducing visibility for the rider.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Zero SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes with ABS systems are most at risk during high-speed braking events.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2015 Zero SR, S, DS, or FX motorcycle for a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. The recall started on September 16, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Zero Customer Service
Call 1-888-841-8085 to schedule a free inspection of your DC-DC converter.
Get Free Converter Repair
Dealers will replace the faulty DC-DC converter at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 25 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if my lights go out during braking?
This is a normal ABS event; the lights will resume working after the brake event ends.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V610000 (August 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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