NHTSAENGINE AND ENGI...
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. - Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine St...
Published: November 18, 2025Recall ID: 25V798000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Affected Products
Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall |
| Nhtsa id | 25V798000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V798000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Defect summary | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing. |
| Completion rate | 45.92 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | MC25-11 |
| Potentially affected | 19823 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING