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Automotive · Japan · 2025-02-27

Kawasaki detachable drive battery terminals not properly secured due to improper manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-27
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motors Corporation
Models affected	Ninja e-1 and others
Units affected	98
Defect	In detachable drive batteries, due to improper manufacturing management, some terminals for power supply to the vehicle are not properly secured. As a result, if the drive battery is repeatedly attached and detached, the terminals may become recessed, leading to poor contact and reduced output, and in the worst case, the vehicle may become unable to run.
Recall number	5616
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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