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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 17, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
KAWASAKI RECALL – Clutch Release Lever Can Break
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V146000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,742
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC25-04.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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