Kawasaki Ninja 500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 6, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, Z500

Recall number

25V146000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,742 units

Why it was recalled

A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.