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Recalls 1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
- Risk
- A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1‑866‑802‑9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
Recall number 25V146000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2024 Kawasaki Z500
Is the 2024 Kawasaki Z500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Kawasaki Z500.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kawasaki Z500?
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How many recalls does the 2024 Kawasaki Z500 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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