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🧸 Product DE FR IS LU NO SE SI March 20, 2026

Kawasaki — Ninja ZX-6R

Motorcycle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kawasaki — Ninja ZX-6R
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and could cause the engine to shut down, leading to an accident.
Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. A problem was found with the bolts that hold the engine part together.

What's happening? The bolts may have been tightened too much. This could cause the engine to stop suddenly and make strange noises.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride one of these motorcycles in Germany, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, or Slovenia, this could affect you.

What should I do? Stop riding the bike and contact a Kawasaki dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsure about any health risks from an accident.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and could cause the engine to shut down, leading to an accident. · Origin: Japan

First published
March 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098215

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What is this product recall alert about?
Kawasaki — Ninja ZX-6R. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and could cause the engine to shut down, leading to an acci...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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