Report Date
Sep 12, 2024
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KAWASAKI | NINJA 7 HYBRID |
| 2024 | KAWASAKI | Z7 HYBRID |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.