NHTSA Recall 25V118000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Do not drive Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kawasaki Ninja E-1.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V118000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC25-03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | February 24, 2025 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.
Safety risk
A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V118000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.