KAWASAKI — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-06

Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500 motorcycles, rear brake master cylinder may be defective

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-06
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Models affected	NINJA 500, Z500
Model year	2024
Units affected	3742
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._x000D_ A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
Recall number	25V146000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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