The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V465000·Announced 2017-07-11

Kawasaki Recalls 2017 Versys 650 Motorcycles for Loose Tail Light Socket

Kawasaki is recalling 2017 Versys 650 motorcycles because a loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to missing brake light) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2017 Versys 650 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where a loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.

Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on July 31, 2017.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tail/brake light socket free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI VERSYS 650
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,837

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VERSYS 650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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