Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Kawasaki recalls motorcycles due to clutch release lever that can break, (Mar 18, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A.
By Deja Rothschild
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling 3,742 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles because the clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V146, Report receipt date: Mar. 6, 2025).
Remedy. Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2025.
Contact information. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC25-04. 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.
Companies: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A.
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