NHTSAENGINE AND ENGI...
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. - Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine St...
Published: July 7, 2025Recall ID: 25V376000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Affected Products
Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall |
| Nhtsa id | 25V376000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V376000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Defect summary | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | MC25-08 |
| Potentially affected | 17792 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING