2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, Kawasaki Z500: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 25V146000 · 3,742 units potentially affected · filed Mar 6, 2025
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.
Why it matters
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- Manufacturer no.
- MC25-04
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
- Units affected
- 3,742
- Report received
- Mar 6, 2025
- Owner letters
- Mar 24, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 2024
- Kawasaki Z500 2024