NHTSA Recall 24V680000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2024-09-12. An estimated 1,150 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
Risk
The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC24-13.
Manufacturer campaign number: MC24-13
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.