KAWASAKI NINJA 500 2024: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V146000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | NINJA 500 | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC25-04
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3742
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
