CPSCGeneral Alert
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorc...
Published: April 24, 2025Recall ID: 25238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR and KX450X motorcycles. They are two-wheel competition and cross-country motorcycles sold in lime green. The following model numbers and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are included in this recall. The model number is located on the right side of the vehicle. The VIN is located on the right side of the frame head pipe. Product Name Model Number Vehicle Identification Number 2025 KX450 KX450MSFNN JKAKXGMCSA008598 - JKAKXGMCSA011475 2025 KX450SR KX450PSFNN JKAKXGPCSA000012 - JKAKXGMCSA000971 2025 KX450X KX450NSFNN JKAKXGNCSA002194 - JKAKXGNCSA003159
Affected Products
Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kawasaki-Motors-USA-Recalls-Model-Year-2025-Competition-and-Cross-Country-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled KX450 motorcycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled KX450SR motorcycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kawasaki-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled KX450X motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | The primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 10252 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled competition and cross-country motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. The primary gear will be replaced with a new gear. The repair will take place at an authorized Kawasaki dealership. |
| Importers › Name | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of California |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2025 for between $10,500 and $13,600. |
| Recall Date | 2025-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR and KX450X motorcycles. They are two-wheel competition and cross-country motorcycles sold in lime green. The following model numbers and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are included in this recall. The model number is located on the right side of the vehicle. The VIN is located on the right side of the frame head pipe. Product Name Model Number Vehicle Identification Number 2025 KX450 KX450MSFNN JKAKXGMCSA008598 - JKAKXGMCSA011475 2025 KX450SR KX450PSFNN JKAKXGPCSA000012 - JKAKXGMCSA000971 2025 KX450X KX450NSFNN JKAKXGNCSA002194 - JKAKXGNCSA003159 |
| Recall Number | 25238 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kawasaki Motors USA toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or www.kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |