KAWASAKI — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-11-18

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles, general defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-18
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Models affected	NINJA ZX-6R
Model year	2024-2026
Units affected	20301
Defect	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing._x000D_ An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Recall number	25V798000
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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