Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2024

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 5, 2024

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Welded Head Pipe May Crack

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A (Kawasaki) is recalling certain Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The connection between the head pipe (steering head) to the frame may have been improperly welded and crack, resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

NHTSA ID: 24V833000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 299

Consequence Summary:

Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles. Kawasaki will replace the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 100

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September 12, 2024

(Campaign #: MC24-13)

ECU May Improperly Shift Transmission to Neutral

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.

NHTSA ID: 24V680000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,150

Consequence Summary:

The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 67.83

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April 16, 2024

(Campaign #: DAL491A)

Improperly Manufactured Front Tire/FMVSS 119

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 ZR900C, ZR900E and ZR900N (Z900RS ABS, Z900RS CAFE ABS, and Z900RS SE ABS) motorcycles. Due to an improper manufacturing process during installation of the sidewall rubber of the tire, the front tire may blister on the inner surface. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Car."

NHTSA ID: 24V270000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 525

Consequence Summary:

A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the front tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is DAL491A.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.14

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March 21, 2024

(Campaign #: MC27-04)

Damaged Spark Plugs May Cause Engine Stall

Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ZX400S and ZX400P (2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition, 2024 Ninja ZX-4R, and 4RR) motorcycles. The spark plugs may have been damaged during the vehicle manufacturing process, which can result in unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling.

NHTSA ID: 24V221000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,579

Consequence Summary:

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace all four spark plugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC27-04.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 62.57

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