Zero recall SV-ZMC-016-356

Q: Is SV-ZMC-016-356 the same recall as 16V610000?

Yes. SV-ZMC-016-356 is Zero’s own number for it; 16V610000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Zero calls it SV-ZMC-016-356. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V610000 on Aug 22, 2016: exterior lighting on the 2015 Zero DS and 3 other Zero models, 96 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V610000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V610000	2015 Zero DS and 3 other Zero models	Exterior Lighting	Aug 22, 2016	96	high

Problem 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V610000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. SV-ZMC-016-356 is the number Zero assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V610000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is SV-ZMC-016-356 the same recall as 16V610000?

Yes. SV-ZMC-016-356 is Zero’s own number for it; 16V610000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does SV-ZMC-016-356 cover?

2015 Zero DS and 3 other Zero models, 96 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the SV-ZMC-016-356 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.