The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V387000·Announced 2026-06-12

Kawasaki Recalls 2025-2026 W230 Motorcycles Due to Turn Signal Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles because defective turn signal bulbs may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the lights free of charge.

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 lighting defect that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, which can result in light bulb failure.

A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the exterior lighting components of the affected vehicles.

Dealers will replace all turn signal lights for the affected motorcycles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217 for more information. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC26-08.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI W230
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
840

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)

  • W230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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