NHTSA campaign 24V680000

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 24V680000

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.

Reported 09/12/2024

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.