The Sevcon DC to DC converter failed causing a total loss of all 12 volt power. This occurred for the second time on the expressway at 70 mph at night. It led to loss of any lighting on the vehicle, headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals, horn and emergency flashers and ABS sensors all stopped working. It is a very serious safety concern and obviously creating a very dangerous situation. It is a know issue with the manufactured with many documented incidents and a recall for the same problem for another model year.
The worst 2018 Zero DSR problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1‑888‑841‑8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-017-380.
Recall number 17V762000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Zero DSR 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New diagnostic tool Tuner is available for 2017 and newer model.s On May 15th, a new firmware will be...
- Dealer notification of Chain Kit Recall (23E074).
- Zero Motorcycles Dealer News 11.22.22
- Cypher II Firmware Update Notice
- A firmware update will be released tomorrow June 29 at 7am PT for MY17-MY23 Zero Motorcycles that operate...
- Long-Term Storage Mode Firmware Update Service Campaign
What 2018 Zero DSR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After about 30km ride from my workplace to home, while I'm already in the parking lot and going low speed (about 10km/h) I started to hear unusual knocking sound from the electric motor area. Then , when I tried to walk the motorcycle reverse into my parking lot (as I usually do ),the rear wheel got stuck. By visual inspection I found that screw that holds the motor pulley is unscrewed and pushing against chassis , causing drivetrain to stuck. After that I manually pushed the motorcycle forward and the seizing released. But , after all the motor doesn't spinning now at all , just making weird sound . Now my motorcycle is completely out of order and no drivable. And the absolutely worst thing , that I bought this motorcycle in israel, where I am living . And there is no one in israel who can help with my problem , because zero motorcycles called back their license from only dealer in israel and didn't started working with anyone else. It seems that zero motorcycles company failed to comply guarantee agreements with customers in israel, therefore I'm asking for your help. Thank you.
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Questions about the 2018 Zero DSR
Is the 2018 Zero DSR reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Zero DSR, close to a typical DSR model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Zero DSR?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Zero DSR have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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