Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid (Kawasaki) – ECU Software Problem (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 KAWASAKI Z7 HYBRID
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2024 KAWASAKI Z7 HYBRID vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software issues. The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026