Recall
Kawasaki Ninja 500 — 25V146000
NHTSA ID
25V146000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Ninja 500
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2025-03-06
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Units Affected
3,742
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MC25-04
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.
Consequence
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.