How do I know if a recall applies to my 2015 Zero DS?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2015 Zero DS recalls

Q: Does the 2015 Zero DS have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2015 Zero DS. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2015 Zero DS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Electrical#2016446September 13, 2016
5 units affected
On certain vehicles, the power converter that supplies power from the battery pack to the lights, instruments, anti-lock braking (ABS) system and other accessories may have insufficient output. If power draw exceeds supply, the unit may shut off, which could disable ABS system function. If this were to occur during a stop when the ABS is active, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the installed converter, and replace if fitted with the faulty converter.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING#16V610000August 22, 2016
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.
Risk: If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-016-356.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2015 Zero DS VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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