KAWASAKI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-07-09
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycle: overtightened engine crankcase retainers may cause seizure
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-07-09 |
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI MOTORS PTY LTD |
| Models affected | Ninja ZX-6R (ZX636J) |
| Model year | 2024 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 402 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the engine crankcase clamping retainers may have been overtightened. This could result in seizure of the crankshaft bearing material, abnormal noise and engine stalling leading to a sudden loss of motive power whilst riding. A loss of motive power whilst riding increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to rider and/or passenger and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should contact their authorised Kawasaki dealer to have the vehicle inspected and repaired, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006376 |
| 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. |
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| 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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