NHTSA Campaign 25V376000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Jul 7, 2025 · 17,792 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R 2024 17,792
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R 2025 17,792

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V376000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.