Recall 25V146000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Defect in 2024-2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,742 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V146000 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,742 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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