2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 recall: Turn Signal Light Bulbs May be Damaged
Report received by NHTSA: June 12, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
840 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230.
- Compared with
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
28 earlier NHTSA recalls by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 18, 2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall: Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall (agency record)
- June 23, 2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall: Improper Electrical Ground Connection Between Battery and Frame (agency record)
- June 4, 2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall: Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall (agency record)
- March 6, 2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall: Clutch Release Lever Can Break (agency record)
- Feb. 24, 2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall: Loss of Drive Power from Failed Battery Connection (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kawasaki W230 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V387000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 840 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | MC26-08 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record