Vehicle recall 17V145000 · March 7, 2017
Zero DS, FXS and 1 more model
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.
- Consequence
- If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners and dealers will reconfigure the HCU, or replace it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-363.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 2017
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SV-ZMC-017-363
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 61
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
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