2024-2025 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 25V376000
17,792 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2024-2025
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Potential units affected
- 17,792 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2025-07-07
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R
- 2024 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.