NHTSA Service Bulletin 10200061: 2017-2019 Zero Ds
Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2019 Zero Ds, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Long-Term Storage Mode Firmware Update Service Campaign - Zero Motorcycles has determined that the battery management system (BMS) may not hibernate in model year 2017 and newer Zero SDS and Zero XMX platform motorcycles when they are stored at states of charge (SOC) less than 30%. Because the BMS does not hibernate, the power pack's SOC may drop more rapidly than desired and may reach an irrecoverable level within a 30-day period. This Long-Term Storage Mode Firmware issue has been corrected in Version 30 of the Main Brain Board (MBB) firmware and Version 37 of the BMS firmware for these motorcycles. Owners should either use the Zero Motorcycles Mobile Application to update the firmware of their motorcycles to the newest version, or they should take their motorcycles to their dealer to have them updated.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10200061?
Long-Term Storage Mode Firmware Update Service Campaign - Zero Motorcycles has determined that the battery management system (BMS) may not hibernate in model year 2017 and newer Zero SDS and Zero XMX platform motorcycles when they are stored at states of charge (SOC) less than 30%. Because the BMS does not hibernate, the power pack's SOC may drop more rapidly than desired and may reach an irrecoverable level within.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
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