Kawasaki electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
The short version
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported a problem with the engine control module (ecu/ecm) software. Here is what owners need to know.
The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-680.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Kawasaki Ninja 7 |
| 2024 | Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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