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Vehicle RecallReported June 12, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

2025 Kawasaki W230

Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Food recall

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Vehicle safety recall

This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued a safety recall covering 2025 Kawasaki W230, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on June 12, 2026 and affects approximately 840 vehicles. It involves foreign material. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2025 Kawasaki W230, with approximately 840 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2025 Kawasaki W230; 2026 Kawasaki W230”

Why was 2025 Kawasaki W230 recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “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. A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increa….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.

A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2025 Kawasaki W230, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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 cus…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Ongoing
Date reported
June 12, 2026
Recall started
June 12, 2026
Distributed in
Nationwide
What was recalled
2025 Kawasaki W230; 2026 Kawasaki W230
Why it was recalled (as stated by the NHTSA)
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. A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
How to identify the affected product
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.
Amount recalled
840 vehicles

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 2025 Kawasaki W230 recalled?+

According to the NHTSA: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

How serious is this recall?+

Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if I have 2025 Kawasaki W230?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official NHTSA record

Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.

Recall number: NHTSA-26V387000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.