NHTSA (USA)Critical
2018–2023 CAKE KALKNHTSA Campaign #23V904000
The official notice
Defect
Cake 0 Emission USA Inc (Cake) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Kalk&, Kalk Ink&, and Kalk :work motorcycles. The lithium-ion battery cells can fail while charging.
Safety Risk
Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cake will replace the battery pack, free of charge. As an interim action, owners will be instructed to check their battery serial number and if necessary, follow interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact Cake customer service at service@ridecake.com.
264 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026