Kawasaki KX450, Kawasaki KX450X — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-05-16
Kawasaki KX450, Kawasaki KX450X was recalled in Australia on 2025-05-16. The crankshaft’s primary gear may fail due to insufficient durability of the surface treatment. There is a risk of serious injury or death if the crankshaft gear fails and causes a crash.
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-05-16 |
| Manufacturer | Australia |
| Models affected | Kawasaki KX450 and KX450X competition motorcycles. Please see attached list of affected VINs. |
| Model year | 2025-03-31 |
| Defect | The crankshaft’s primary gear may fail due to insufficient durability of the surface treatment. There is a risk of serious injury or death if the crankshaft gear fails and causes a crash. |
| Component | Kawasaki KX450, Kawasaki KX450X |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the affected Kawasaki vehicle immediately. Consumers should contact their place of purchase, or a local authorised Kawasaki motorcycle dealership to arrange repair free of charge. Contact: email: info@kawasaki.com.au (link sends email) website: https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/purchase-tools/dealer-locator (link is external) |
| Recall number | 2025/20520 |
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