Recall 23V904 covers 264 2018-2023 Cake Kalk motorcycles for lithium-ion battery cell failure during charging. Battery replacement is free once available.
Cake is recalling 264 2018-2023 Kalk motorcycles because the lithium-ion battery cells can fail while charging. Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Cake finishes developing the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The lithium-ion battery pack on a 2018-2023 Cake Kalk motorcycle stores the energy that runs the electric propulsion system. When it works normally, the pack feeds controlled power to the motor while riding, then accepts power from the charger within a defined operating range.
On affected Kalk motorcycles, cells inside certain battery packs have a slightly different chemical composition. During charging, those cells can be pushed outside their designed operating range. That condition can lead to cell failure, and the remedy battery pack uses cells with a different chemical composition.
Owners can see abnormal battery behavior before the battery fails. The warning signs include charging that fails, range that drops sharply, or power that cuts off while riding. If any of those signs appear, treat the battery as suspect and stop charging it until Cake gives repair instructions.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2018 through 2023 Kalk model years, all tied to the same high-voltage traction battery.
| 2023 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2022 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2021 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2020 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2019 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2018 Cake Kalk | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 264 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire. Watch for abnormal battery behavior, failed charging, sharply reduced range, or a power cut-off while riding. If any of those signs appear, stop using the Kalk and contact Cake for interim charging instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Cake dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2023 Cake Kalk is included in this recall.
- Watch for Cake's remedy notice before scheduling the free battery-pack replacement.
- Check the battery serial number and follow Cake's interim charging instructions before charging the motorcycle.
- Contact Cake customer service with questions and reference recall number 23V904.
- Keep the motorcycle away from charging areas that add fire risk until Cake gives battery-specific charging guidance or completes the replacement.
What happens at the repair
The final repair is not available yet. For now, Cake's interim action is to have owners check the battery serial number and, when instructed, follow the interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is ready. Once the remedy opens, a Cake technician will replace the battery pack free of charge. Do not schedule this as a final battery replacement until Cake confirms the remedy battery is available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 29, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| January 12, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 12, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V904?
Recall 23V904 covers 264 2018-2023 Cake Kalk motorcycles with lithium-ion battery cells that can fail while charging, increasing fire risk. Cake will replace the battery pack for free once the remedy battery is available.
What should I do if my 2018-2023 Cake Kalk is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 23V904. If it is, check the battery serial number and follow Cake's interim charging instructions until the replacement battery pack is available. Reference recall 23V904 when contacting Cake or a franchised service provider.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Cake will replace the affected battery pack free of charge. The final remedy is listed as under development, so follow the interim battery-serial-number check and charging instructions until Cake provides the replacement battery notice.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V904?
The safety risk is fire while the motorcycle battery is charging. NHTSA campaign 23V904 says lithium-ion battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire. Until the replacement battery is available, follow Cake's interim charging instructions for any included battery serial number.
When were owners notified about this Cake battery recall?
Cake mailed interim owner letters on January 19, 2024. Those letters notified owners about the safety risk and told them to check the battery serial number, then follow interim charging instructions if needed until the remedy battery becomes available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V904000 |
|---|---|
| Cake customer service | 9680221 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V904 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V904000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →