KAWASAKI Z E-1 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V118000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI Z E-1 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-03-06 2025-02-24 2025-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC25-03

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 216

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. "KMC" is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.

Consequence

A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-03.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 'TTY 888-275-9171' or go to nhtsa.gov.