# Zero Motorcycles Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Fasteners in Motor Controller (25V834000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles Inc. |
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Fasteners in Motor Controller |
| NHTSA ID | 25V834000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SV-RCL-025-021 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 7 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023 DSR/X motorcycles. The motor controller may have been built with incorrect fasteners, causing higher resistance at the busbar joint and a loss of drive power. |
| Consequence | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-021. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. |

## Why this score
- 7 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V834000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.