Recall 25V376000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Defect in 2024-2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
RECALL This recall affects up to 17,792 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V376000 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Vehicles Affected | 17,792 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V798000 | 2026 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 19,823 | |
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| 24V680000 | 2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 7 HYBRID | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 1,150 | |
| 24V833000 | 2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 7 HYBRID | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 299 | |
| 24V270000 | 2024 KAWASAKI ZR900C | TIRES | 525 | |
| 24V221000 | 2023 KAWASAKI ZX400P | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS | 1,579 | |
| 23V515000 | 2023 KAWASAKI ZX400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 991 | |
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