Traction motor: controllerRecall 25V-834 · 2023 Zero DSR/X
Zero Motorcycles Inc. recall 25V-834 covers 7 2023 Zero DSR/X for a traction motor: controller problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V834000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 4, 2022 to April 21, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.