NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and 1 more recall: Clutch Release Lever Can Break
- Recall number
- 25V146000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 3742
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
MC25-04
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V146000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.