Kawasaki is recalling more than 17,000 motorcycles due to it being a “safety risk,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue pertains to the 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles that were produced from April 3, 2023 to April 28. Specifically, the MY24 NINJA ZX-6R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, MY24 -25 Ninja ZX-6R ABS/KRT Edition ABS and the Ninja ZX-6R/KRT Edition are being recalled.
The 17,792 affected motorcycles are at risk of losing engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing, the NHTSA said.
“The bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case were over-torqued…” the statement reads. “… as a result the #5 metal crankshaft bushing can be damaged by improper oil clearance between the crankshaft and the bushing.”
Risk for losing engine power during operation can result in a crash, fire, death or injury, the administration explained.
Owners are urged to not ride their motorcycles until repairs are completed. A remedy is under development.
