Kawasaki recalls 2025–2026 W230 motorcycles over turn signal bulbs that can fail
The turn signal bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, so a front or rear turn signal may not light up, which makes it harder to show which way the rider is going and raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Take your motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealer, who will replace all turn signal lights free of charge. Owner letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026, and you can call Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217 and mention recall number MC26-08.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kawasaki W230 2025–2026
- Hazard
- A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 840 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 7, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 12, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V387000
- Manufacturer campaign number: MC26-08
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
- 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.
- Consequence
- A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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