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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024-2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles, including KRT and ABS variants, may lose engine power during operation. The cause is a seized metal crankshaft bushing, which can cause the engine to stall while riding.
An engine stall can suddenly remove power and control from the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash. Kawasaki advises owners not to ride affected motorcycles until the repair has been completed.
Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need the new remedy once it is available. Owners can contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 202420252026 |
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