CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust pipe nuts on certain motorcycles may not be tightened properly at the factory. Over time, the exhaust pipe nuts and collar could come loose and fall off the motorcycle, leaving them on the road.
Loose or missing exhaust hardware can become a road hazard for following riders and can increase the risk of a crash or injury, including to the rider.
Authorized Kawasaki dealers will replace the gaskets and collars and reinstall the muffler at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. You can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381 (recall MC21-07), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki W800 | 20202021 |
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