Kawasaki — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-02-27
Kawasaki detachable drive battery terminals not properly secured due to improper manufacturing
| Country | Japan |
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| 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. |
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| 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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