CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- Risk
- A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain electric motorcycles may have a battery terminal missing its anchor, so the connection between the battery pack assembly and the motorcycle can fail.
A failed battery connection can cause a loss of drive power while riding, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to ride the motorcycle until the repair has been completed.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing. Owners can also contact Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381 (recall MC25-03), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja E-1 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Z E-1 | 2024 |