DC to DC converter failed with less than 1200 miles on motorcycle, disabling brake lights, headlight, horn, turn signals and hazards lights.
The worst 2018 Zero S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
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- Electrical1
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 S 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 S owners say
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Is the 2018 Zero S reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Zero S, close to a typical S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Zero S?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Zero S have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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