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CriticalCampaign #25V798000Engine / 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 2024-2026 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.

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. 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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a critical safety recall for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx 6r, reported on November 18, 2025. The recall involves engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. This recall has been classified at the highest severity level. Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving them immediately and contact their dealer for service. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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