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Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall 25-238 · April 24, 2025 · Kawasaki Motors

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled competition and cross-country motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. The primary gear will be replaced with a new gear. The repair will take place at an authorized Kawasaki dealership.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
25-238 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 24, 2025
Brand
Kawasaki Motors
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles
Hazard
Crash Hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 3,400
Made in
Japan
Last updated by CPSC
April 24, 2025

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR and KX450X motorcycles. They are two-wheel competition and cross-country motorcycles sold in lime green. The following model numbers and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are included in this recall. The model number is located on the right side of the vehicle. The VIN is located on the right side of the frame head pipe. Product Name Model Number Vehicle Identification Number 2025 KX450 KX450MSFNN JKAKXGMCSA008598 - JKAKXGMCSA011475 2025 KX450SR KX450PSFNN JKAKXGPCSA000012 - JKAKXGMCSA000971 2025 KX450X KX450NSFNN JKAKXGNCSA002194 - JKAKXGNCSA003159

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles · About 3,400 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2025 for between $10,500 and $13,600.; Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of California.

Consumer contact

Kawasaki Motors USA toll-free at 866-802-9381 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/recalls or www.kawasaki.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Kawasaki Motors appears in 25 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kawasaki Motors recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Model Year 2025 KX series competition and cross-country motorcycles (About 3,400 units). This recall involves model year 2025 KX450, KX450SR and KX450X motorcycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled competition and cross-country motorcycles and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair. The primary gear will be replaced with a new gear. The repair will take place at an authorized Kawasaki dealership.

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