NHTSA Campaign 25V146000

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

Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Mar 6, 2025 · 3,742 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAWASAKI NINJA 500 2024 3,742
KAWASAKI Z500 2024 3,742

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V146000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.