Recall 25V146000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

Report Date
20250306
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500
2024 KAWASAKI Z500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.