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KAWASAKI W230 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-06-02

Kawasaki motorcycles battery ground connection improper, engine could stall

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-02
Manufacturer	KAWASAKI
Models affected	W230
Model year	2025
Units affected	101
Defect	On certain motorcycles, the ground connection between the battery and the frame may not have been connected properly. As a result, the engine could stall while driving._x000D_ A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Kawasaki advises not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs have been completed. Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to install a new wiring harness to connect the negative battery terminal to the engine and frame.
Recall number	2025-303
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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