Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: April 24, 2025

Product Description

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

Hazard

The primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard.

Reported Injuries

No injuries have been reported as of the recall date.

What You Should Do

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.

Manufacturer 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 Details

Units sold: About 3,400

Sold at: Authorized Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2025 for between $10,500 and $13,600.

Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of California

Country of origin: Japan

Source

This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: April 24, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 25238.