2025 Kawasaki W230 ABS Motorcycles Recalled for Engine Stall Risk

Agency Publication Date: June 23, 2025

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling approximately 482 of its 2025 BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles. An unstable electrical ground connection between the battery and the frame can cause the engine to stall suddenly while riding. Kawasaki will replace the battery harness and secure the ground connection at no cost to owners.

Risk

A sudden engine stall increases the risk of a crash and potential injury to the rider or others on the road.

What You Should Do

The recalled products are 2025 Kawasaki BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the battery harness and properly secure the ground connection.
For further information, you may refer to Kawasaki's internal recall number MC25-06 when speaking with customer service or a dealer.
Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information regarding recall 25V363.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Replacement of battery harness and securing of ground connection.

How to: KMC will replace the battery harness and secure the ground connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2025. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-06.

Affected Products

Product: BJ230A (W230 ABS)

Part / Model:

BJ230A

W230 ABS

Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC25-06.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V363000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Sold By: Authorized Kawasaki dealers

Units Affected: 482 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: June 13, 2025

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: MC25-06

Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response