Kawasaki recall 26V-387: Turn Signal Light Bulbs May be Damaged
A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V387000 (26V-387)
- Manufacturer number
- MC26-08
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Report received
- June 12, 2026
- Component
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 840
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Built between
- October 2, 2024 and October 28, 2025
- Owner letters
- July 7, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Remedy completion rate
- 34.64% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles. The turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, resulting in light bulb failure.
The risk
A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
Why lighting defects matter: Lamps that are dim, aimed wrongly or not working reduce what the driver can see and how visible the vehicle is to others.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC26-08.
About the lighting
Federal standards set how bright, how aimed and how visible each lamp must be; many lighting recalls are compliance campaigns.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-387
- Kawasaki W230 20262025
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-387 and the manufacturer’s number MC26-08.
- Walk around the vehicle with the lights on and check each lamp, including brake lamps and turn signals.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-387 on NHTSA.gov