The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V819000·Announced 2021-10-18

Kawasaki Recalls 2020-2021 W800 Motorcycles Due to Exhaust Nut Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 574 W800 motorcycles because exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, posing a road hazard.

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 (falling road hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2020 W800 CAFE (EJ800C) and 2020-2021 W800 (EJ800D) motorcycles. The recall involves 574 vehicles where the exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly. This defect could result in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle while in operation.

The falling components may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to the rider or other road users. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the gaskets and the collars, and reinstall the muffler free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI W800
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
574

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)

  • W800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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