NHTSA recall 25V146000
Power Train · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, 2024 Kawasaki Z500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V146000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.