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NHTSA recall,

Kawasaki W230 (2025-2026)

Turn signal light bulbs on certain W230 motorcycles may be damaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles because the turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, resulting 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. The recall affects 840 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2026. Dealers will replace all turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will replace all turn signal lights, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. You may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC26-08.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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

Is your Kawasaki affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • W230, model years 2025 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component
Exterior lighting defect
Campaign
26V387000
Vehicles affected
840
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
MC26-08
Manufacturer phone
(855) 878-4217

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)