Kawasaki Ninja E-1 and Z E-1 recall 25V118000 - Traction Battery
NHTSA · February 24, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V118000 (Kawasaki), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 216.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Source ID
- 25V118000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 49 recall campaigns from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A since 2010, 5 of them reported in 2025.
- At 216 vehicles, it is larger than 40% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja E-1 | 2024 |
| Kawasaki | Z E-1 | 2024 |
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