Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recall 25V376000 - Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
NHTSA · June 4, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V376000 (Kawasaki), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 17,792.
- Component: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical.
- 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
- 25V376000
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 17,792 vehicles, it is larger than 81% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja Zx-6R | 2024 |
| Kawasaki | Ninja Zx-6R | 2025 |
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