KAWASAKI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-12-19
Kawasaki motorcycle engine crankcase bolts overtightened, may cause crankshaft seizure
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-12-19 |
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI MOTORS PTY LTD |
| Models affected | Ninja ZX-6R (ZX636J) |
| Model year | 2023 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 462 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the engine crankcase fastening bolts 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 will be contacted by Kawasaki in writing asking them to schedule an appointment with their Kawasaki local authorised dealer to have the vehicle inspected and repaired, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006514 |
| 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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