Does the 2009 Zero DS have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Zero DS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Zero dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Zero DS?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Zero DS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Zero DS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Zero been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Zero dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Zero DS recalls, newest first

May 16, 2011NHTSA 11V282000160 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads

Summary: Zero motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 zero s motorcycles built from September 2, 2009 through December 22, 2009; model year 2009 zero ds motorcycles built from July 27, 2009 through December 28, 2009; model year 2010 zero s motorcycles built from February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011; and model year 2010 zero ds motorcycles built from January 20, 2010 through March 31, 2011. The front brake caliper bracket may experience permanent deformation when subjected to high braking loads. This condition could induce misalignment of the front brake pads with respect to the front brake rotor.
Consequence: Misalignment of the brake pads in relation to the rotor may cause reduced front braking performance, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake caliper bracket with a re-designed component, and replace the front brake pads in case the existing pads experienced abnormal wear. The front brake fluid will also be inspected and, if signs of overheating are noted, it will be replaced and the system will be flushed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 31, 2011. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376 ext 45.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 Zero DS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Zero DS years

Other 2009 Zero models

2009 Zero S1 recall

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Questions

Does the 2009 Zero DS have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Zero DS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Zero dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Zero DS?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.