The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2025 BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles. The electrical ground connection between the battery and frame may become unstable and result in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
KMC will replace the battery harness and secure the ground connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2025. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-06.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki W230 | 2025 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE
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 W230 | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
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| 25V897000 19 Dec 2025 | Blue Bird Body Company |
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| 25V894000 19 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025