NHTSA Recall 25V798000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2025-11-18. An estimated 19,823 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: MC25-11