2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, 2024 Kawasaki Z500 Recall: Clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch…
NHTSA campaign 25V146000 · Power Train · filed Mar 6, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V146000 (manufacturer number MC25-04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.