NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. - Clutch Release Lever Can Break
Published: March 6, 2025Recall ID: 25V146000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Affected Products
Clutch Release Lever Can Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Clutch Release Lever Can Break |
| Nhtsa id | 25V146000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V146000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Defect summary | Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart. |
| Completion rate | 40.43 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04. |
| Consequence summary | A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | MC25-04 |
| Potentially affected | 3742 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |