Zero Motorcycles Recall for Brake Hose Issue in 2024-2025 Models
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Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles due to a potential front brake hose defect that could cause a loss of brake pressure and increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling certain motorcycles because the front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can lead to a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 944 units of 2024-2025 model year motorcycles, specifically the DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP models. The affected vehicles include those with model years 2024 and 2025 for the makes ZERO and models DSR, DS, DSRP, and DSR/X. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V048000, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 27, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should have dealers inspect and replace the front brake hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085, and Zero's recall number is SV-RCL-025-017.2.
Why This Matters
A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V048000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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