CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Cake 0 Emission USA Inc (Cake) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Kalk&, Kalk Ink&, and Kalk :work motorcycles. The lithium-ion battery cells can fail while charging.
- Risk
- Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cake will replace the battery pack, free of charge. As an interim action, owners will be instructed to check their battery serial number and if necessary, follow interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact Cake customer service at [email protected].
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric motorcycles can have cells that fail while the bike is charging. A cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
Until the replacement battery is available, check your battery serial number as instructed in the owner notice. If your battery is affected, follow the interim charging instructions provided. Interim letters about the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners should contact Cake customer service at [email protected] for help.
The remedy is a replacement battery pack, provided free of charge. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2024. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cake Kalk | 201820192020202120222023 |
|---|