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Kawasaki clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.

NHTSA campaign 25V-146 · Reported March 6, 2025 · 3,742 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
3,742
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported a problem with the clutch assembly pedal/hand lever(motorcycle). Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.

WHY IT MATTERS

A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-146.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024Kawasaki Ninja 500
2024Kawasaki Z500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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