The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles. The turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, resulting in light bulb failure.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki W230 | 2025, 2026 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki W230 | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki W230 | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2026
32 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the exterior lighting; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026