Kawasaki Ninja 500, Z500: Power train — pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Affects Kawasaki Ninja 500, Z500 · 2024 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational