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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Z500 recall: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on March 6, 2025. It covers about 3,742 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,742
reported
Mar 6, 2025
owners notified
Mar 24, 2025

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V146000

Is there a recall on the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Z500 pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)?

Yes. Recall 25V146000, reported on March 6, 2025, covers about 3,742 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V146000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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