The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a frame weld that can crack at the steering head, causing the rider to lose handling and control.
The cracked weld sits where the head pipe meets the main frame, and if it fails under load, the front end can become unpredictable or unresponsive, with no warning before a crash. On the powertrain side, a software issue in the engine control unit can cause the transmission to unexpectedly drop into neutral when the rider shifts from first to second gear, cutting drive power to the rear wheel at a moment when the rider expects acceleration. That sudden loss of thrust can unsettle the motorcycle and leave the rider without the control needed to manage traffic or a turn. Both recalls apply to Hybrid ABS models.
At a glance
What can fail
The weld connecting the steering head pipe to the frame may be faulty and crack, causing loss of handling and control.
What the fix does
Kawasaki will replace your motorcycle at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for details.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when changing from first to second gear, resulting in sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
What the fix does
Kawasaki will update the engine control unit software at a dealer to correct the transmission shifting problem.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic control unit may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when you try to shift from first to second gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
