NHTSA recall campaign
24V680000
ManufacturerKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Reported2024-09-12Affected1,150 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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