Recall 25V798000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Defect in 2024-2026 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
RECALL This recall affects up to 19,823 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V798000 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Vehicles Affected | 19,823 |
| 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 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS 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. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Related Recalls for KAWASAKI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V376000 | 2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 17,792 | |
| 25V363000 | 2025 KAWASAKI W230 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 482 | |
| 25V146000 | 2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 3,742 | |
| 25V118000 | 2024 KAWASAKI Z E-1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 216 | |
| 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 | |
| 22V912000 | 2020 KAWASAKI Z H2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,172 |