2020-2021 Kawasaki W800 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V819000
574 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Potential units affected
- 574 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-10-18
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Kawasaki W800
- 2020 Kawasaki W800
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What’s the fix?
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.