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2024-2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recall: hard parts internal/mechanical

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on June 4, 2025. It covers about 17,792 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,792
reported
Jun 4, 2025
owners notified
Jun 27, 2025
related complaints
37

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V376000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 25V376000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r hard parts internal/mechanical?

Yes. Recall 25V376000, reported on June 4, 2025, covers about 17,792 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V376000?

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.

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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