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KAWASAKI ZX636JR/JS/JT — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-12-15

Kawasaki ZX636JR/JS/JT motorcycles: over-tightened crankcase bolts may cause crankshaft seizure

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-15
Manufacturer	KAWASAKI
Models affected	ZX636JR/JS/JT
Units affected	649
Defect	On affected motorcycles the crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened during production. This can cause seizure of the crankshaft main bearing leading to abnormal noise and engine stalling.
Remedy	Check crankshaft main bearing and retighten the crankcase fastening bolts.
Recall number	R/2025/531
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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