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Manufacturer recall number

Zero recall SV-ZMC-021-020

Zero calls it SV-ZMC-021-020. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V704000 on Nov 13, 2020: exterior lighting on the 2020 Zero Sr/f and 1 other Zero model, 659 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V7040002020 Zero Sr/f and 1 other Zero modelExterior LightingNov 13, 2020659high
Problem Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F and SR/S motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail from water getting into the switch. Risk An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. Following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. Cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. Fix Zero will notify owners, and dealers will the replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-021-020.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V704000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. SV-ZMC-021-020 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. 20V704000 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.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is SV-ZMC-021-020 the same recall as 20V704000?

Yes. SV-ZMC-021-020 is Zero’s own number for it; 20V704000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does SV-ZMC-021-020 cover?

2020 Zero Sr/f and 1 other Zero model, 659 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-021-020 repair cost anything?

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