Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS 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
2024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6RManufacturer campaign: MC25-11Part: 14101-00212025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R2026 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.
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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. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
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- Product
- 2024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
- Brand or manufacturer
- KAWASAKI
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V798000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety