KAWASAKI VERSYS 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V465000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI VERSYS 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-31 2017-07-11 2017-07-25

Production Dates: 2017-01-16 - 2017-05-08

Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1837

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. "Kawasaki" is recalling certain 2017 Versys-X 300 motorcycles. A loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.

Consequence

Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tail/brake light socket, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.

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.safercar.gov.