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1 open safety recall recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V146000 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported 06/03/2025

Is your 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2025-03-06. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Kawasaki, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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