# Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall (25V798000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Subject | Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall |
| NHTSA ID | 25V798000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | MC25-11 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 19823 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 19,823 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V798000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.