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HighNHTSA·22V122000·Announced 2022-03-03

Kawasaki Recalls W800 Motorcycles Due to Horn Harness Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2019-2022 W800 motorcycles because the horn harness may break, rendering the horn inoperable and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 safety defect (inoperable horn) that increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2019-2020 EJ800C and 2020-2022 EJ800D motorcycles, identified as the W800 model. The recall involves 1,660 vehicles. The defect involves the harness securing the vehicle's horn, which may break due to engine vibration. This failure causes the horn to become inoperable.

An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 4, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in May 2022.

Dealers will replace the horn, the horn mount bracket, and the horn harness free of charge. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-03. Owners may also contact 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
1,660

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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