NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. - Loss of Drive Power from Failed Battery Connecti...
Published: February 24, 2025Recall ID: 25V118000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Failed Battery Connection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Failed Battery Connection |
| Nhtsa id | 25V118000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V118000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 80.56 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | MC25-03 |
| Potentially affected | 216 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |