The defect
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.
The risk
Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid | 2024 |
| Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
Other structure recalls in 2024
73 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the structure; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024