Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6RManufacturer campaign: MC25-08Part: 14101-00212024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6RVehicle: 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
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
Do not drive. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
- Brand or manufacturer
- KAWASAKI
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V376000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety