NHTSA recall 23V904000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Cake Kalk
Reported Dec 29, 2023264 vehicles affectedCake 0 Emission USA Inc
The defect
Cake 0 Emission USA Inc (Cake) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Kalk&, Kalk Ink&, and Kalk :work motorcycles. The lithium-ion battery cells can fail while charging.
The risk
Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Cake will replace the battery pack, free of charge. As an interim action, owners will be instructed to check their battery serial number and if necessary, follow interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact Cake customer service at service@ridecake.com.