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CriticalCampaign #25V376000Engine / Powertrain

2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6r Recall: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6r
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Vehicle engine bay — representative photo for NHTSA engine/powertrain recall
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6r

Recall Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

A critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6r. NHTSA received the recall report on July 7, 2025 involving engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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