NHTSA Campaign 24V680000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Sep 12, 2024 · 1,150 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAWASAKI NINJA 7 HYBRID 2024 1,150
KAWASAKI Z7 HYBRID 2024 1,150

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V680000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.