Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V680000 Reported September 12, 2024

Ecu may improperly shift transmission to neutral

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V680000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC24-13
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 2024
Completion Rate
69.13

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 24V680000 or campaign MC24-13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V680000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24V680000?

NHTSA recall 24V680000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on September 12, 2024. It addresses: Ecu may improperly shift transmission to neutral. The recall affects approximately 1,150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V680000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC24-13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.