NHTSA recall 24V680000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software
Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and 1 more
Reported Sep 12, 20241,150 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Maker’s number MC24-13
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
The risk
The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC24-13.