Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 17V-465 · 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 17V-465 covers 1,837 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V465000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 16, 2017 to May 8, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.