Kawasaki recall: Power train
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
What could happen
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 2024
- Kawasaki Z500 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V146000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 24, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,742
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- Maker's own recall number
- MC25-04
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.