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Recall campaign24V680000

Recall 24V680000: 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid and 1 other model

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software
Report received
Sep 12, 2024
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Potentially affected
1,150vehicles
Model years
2024

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.