Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Kawasaki recalls competition and cross-country motorcycles for crash risk, (Apr 29, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
By WK Editorial Staff
Dealerships will provide a free repair.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of California, is recalling about 3,400 model year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles because the primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 25-238, Apr. 24, 2025).
Incidents and injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Product description. This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR, and KX450X motorcycles. They are two-wheel competition and cross-country motorcycles sold in lime green. The following model numbers and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. The model number is located on the right side of the vehicle. The VIN is located on the right side of the frame head pipe.
Product name: 2025 KX450; Model no.: KX450MSFNN; VIN: JKAKXGMCSA008598 - JKAKXGMCSA011475
Product name: 2025 KX450SR; Model no.: KX450PSFNN; VIN: JKAKXGPCSA000012 - JKAKXGMCSA000971
Product name: 2025 KX450X; Model no.: KX450NSFNN; VIN: JKAKXGNCSA002194 - JKAKXGNCSA003159
The motorcycles were manufactured in Japan and were sold at authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2025 for between $10,500 and $13,600.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled competition and cross-country motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. The primary gear will be replaced with a new gear. The repair will take place at an authorized Kawasaki dealership.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Kawasaki Motors USA toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or www.kawasaki.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Companies: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
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