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Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-04-24

Kawasaki KX series motorcycles' crankshaft primary gear can fail, posing a crash hazard

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-24
Manufacturer	U.S.
Models affected	This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR and KX450X motorcycles. They are two-wheel competition and cross-country motorcycles sold in lime green. The following model numbers and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are included in this recall. The model number is located on the right side of the vehicle. The VIN is located on the right side of the frame head pipe.
Model year	2025-03-31
Defect	The primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Component	Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Remedy	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled competition and cross-country motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. The primary gear will be replaced with a new gear. The repair will take place at an authorized Kawasaki dealership.
Recall number	25-238

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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