Recall 26V387 affects 840 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 motorcycles for turn signal bulb failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer once available.
Kawasaki is recalling 840 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles because turn signal bulbs can contain foreign material or cracks that cause the bulbs to fail. A front or rear signal that does not illuminate leaves other road users without the rider's direction of travel, increasing crash risk; the Kawasaki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The turn signal bulbs on 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 motorcycles are the small lamps that flash when you use the turn signal switch. They tell drivers and riders around you that you are turning or changing lanes, so the bulb has to light consistently each time the signal is used.
On affected W230 motorcycles, the bulbs were built with poor process control during signal lamp bulb manufacturing. Some bulbs contain foreign material or have cracks inside or on the bulb. That defect can interrupt the bulb's normal operation and cause the turn signal light to fail instead of flashing when commanded.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the turn signal not flashing, not lighting, or failing during a walkaround check.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2025 and 2026 model years for the same W230 turn-signal bulb component.
| 2025 Kawasaki W230 | Bulbs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Kawasaki W230 | Bulbs |
| Units affected | 840 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without a working front or rear turn signal, other drivers have less notice of the rider's direction of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the remedy opens, use extra caution and confirm signal operation before riding. Repair will be free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Kawasaki's owner notification. The final turn-signal-bulb remedy is still under development.
- Call Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217 with questions, and reference recall number 26V387.
- Inspect the front and rear turn signals before each ride; stop riding if a signal does not illuminate.
- Use extra care until Kawasaki opens the free dealer repair, since a failed turn signal does not show other road users your direction of travel.
What happens at the repair
Because the remedy is still under development, Kawasaki has not provided an owner notification schedule. The dealer repair will be free once available. At the dealer, a Kawasaki technician will address the turn signal light bulbs covered by the recall, which are reported to contain foreign material or cracks that can lead to bulb failure. The filing does not yet specify the final repair step.
Timeline
| June 12, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V387?
Recall 26V387 covers 840 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 motorcycles with turn signal bulbs that contain foreign material or cracks. A failed front or rear turn signal fails to show the rider's intended direction of travel, increasing crash risk. Kawasaki is developing the remedy.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Kawasaki W230 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 26V387. If it is, contact a franchised Kawasaki dealer and reference recall number 26V387. Kawasaki is still developing the remedy, so ask the dealer what interim guidance applies before the final repair opens.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. Kawasaki has not released the final remedy schedule yet, but the dealer repair will be free once Kawasaki opens the remedy.
Is it safe to ride my Kawasaki W230 before the recall repair?
The stated risk is a failed turn signal that does not show your direction of travel, increasing crash risk. Check that your front and rear turn signals illuminate before riding. If a signal fails, contact a franchised Kawasaki dealer or Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V387000 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki customer service | (855) 878-4217 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V387 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V387000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →