Kawasaki recall: Electrical system
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja E-1 2024
- Kawasaki Z E-1 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V118000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 24, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 6, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 216
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.