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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 KAWASAKI Z500Manufacturer campaign: MC25-04Part: 13102-00872024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
- Brand or manufacturer
- KAWASAKI
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V146000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety