Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 12, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid, Ninja 7 Hybrid

Recall number

24V680000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,150 units

Why it was recalled

The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.