NHTSAGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. - Improperly Welded Head Pipe May Crack
Published: November 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V833000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improperly Welded Head Pipe May Crack
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Welded Head Pipe May Crack |
| Nhtsa id | 24V833000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V833000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 299 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |