Motorcycle — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-03-20

Origin: Japan

Kawasaki Motorcycle, over-tightened crankcase bolts may cause crankshaft bearing seizure

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-20
Country of origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Models affected	Ninja ZX-6R
Defect	The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and could cause the engine to shut down, leading to an accident.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00798/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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