Kawasaki Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 recall: Motor drive battery packs inspection – Recall
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected motorcycles there is a risk the terminals of the motor drive battery packs may become dislodged during plugging or unplugging of the battery packs due to a manufacturing error.
- What to do
- Contact a Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair. Inspect and replace battery packs if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected motorcycles there is a risk the terminals of the motor drive battery packs may become dislodged during plugging or unplugging of the battery packs due to a manufacturing error.
The fix
Inspect and replace battery packs if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z e-1 | 3 Jul 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 39 |
| Ninja e-1 | 4 Jul 2023 | 8 Aug 2023 | 36 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.