Recall
Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid — 24V680000
NHTSA ID
24V680000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Z7 Hybrid
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2024-09-12
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Units Affected
1,150
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MC24-13
Summary
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.
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.