KAWASAKI — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-02-24

Kawasaki Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 motorcycles, battery pack connection may loosen

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-24
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Models affected	NINJA E-1, Z E-1
Model year	2024
Units affected	216
Defect	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._x000D_ A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-03.
Recall number	25V118000
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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