Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V819000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-10-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V819000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
574
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-18
Owners notified
2021-11-02

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020 W800 CAFE (EJ800C), and 2020-2021 W800 (EJ800D) motorcycles. The exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, possibly resulting in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle.

Safety risk

The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the gaskets and the collars, and reinstall the muffler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-07.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI W8002021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.