Vehicle recall 25V146000 · March 6, 2025
Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2025
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC25-04
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,742
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024): 2024
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024): 2024
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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