2024 Kawasaki NINJA E-1/Z E-1 - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 25V118000
216 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2024
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Potential units affected
- 216 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2025-02-24
Affected vehicles
- 2024 Kawasaki NINJA E-1
- 2024 Kawasaki Z E-1
What’s the problem?
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.
What could happen?
A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-03.