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Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500 recall 25V146000 - Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
NHTSA · March 6, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V146000 (Kawasaki), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 3,742.
- Component: Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle).
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Source ID
- 25V146000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 49 recall campaigns from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A since 2010, 5 of them reported in 2025.
- At 3,742 vehicles, it is larger than 70% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja 500 | 2024 |
| Kawasaki | Z500 | 2024 |
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