CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, so the clutch lever on these motorcycles can break apart.
If the lever breaks, the clutch may not disengage, which can disable the motorcycle and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should stop riding the affected bike until it has been inspected and repaired.
Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. You can also contact Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381, referencing recall MC25-04, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja 500 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Z500 | 2024 |