KAWASAKI — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-09-12

Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid and Ninja 7 Hybrid motorcycles, electronic control unit issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-12
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Models affected	NINJA 7 HYBRID, Z7 HYBRID
Model year	2024
Units affected	1150
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._x000D_ The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The owner notification schedule has not been determined yet. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC24-13.
Recall number	24V680000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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