The 2020 Kawasaki W800 has 3 recalls, the most serious being exhaust pipe mounting nuts that can loosen and fall off the motorcycle, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and raising the risk of a crash.
There is also an electrical concern: the wiring harness that holds the horn in place can crack from engine vibration, leaving the rider without a working horn.
At a glance
What can fail
The horn harness can break due to engine vibration, making the horn stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the horn, horn mount bracket, and horn harness at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the exhaust pipe to the engine may be insufficiently tightened, causing them and the securing collars to loosen and separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe gaskets and securing collars, and properly install the mufflers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust pipe nuts may not be properly tightened, which could cause the nuts and collar to fall off the motorcycle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gaskets and collars, then reinstall the muffler at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
