NHTSA Campaign 21V819000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Oct 18, 2021 · 574 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | W800 | 2020 | 574 |
| KAWASAKI | W800 | 2021 | 574 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V819000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.