2024 Kawasaki NINJA 7 HYBRID/Z7 HYBRID - Steering recall
NHTSA campaign: 24V833000
299 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2024
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- STEERING
- Potential units affected
- 299 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2024-11-05
Affected vehicles
- 2024 Kawasaki NINJA 7 HYBRID
- 2024 Kawasaki Z7 HYBRID
What’s the problem?
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A (Kawasaki) is recalling certain Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The connection between the head pipe (steering head) to the frame may have been improperly welded and crack, resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
What could happen?
Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What’s the fix?
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles. Kawasaki will replace the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.