2018–2023 Cake Kalk: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V904000 · 264 units potentially affected · filed Dec 29, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V904000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Cake 0 Emission Usa Inc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 264
- Report received
- Dec 29, 2023
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Cake Kalk 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023