Kawasaki W800: The Exhaust Pipe Might Be Incorrectly Secured
Kawasaki is recalling 276 W800 motorcycles (including W800 Cafe and W800 Street models) sold in the United Kingdom because the exhaust pipe may not be properly secured. The fix involves replacing the exhaust collars and gaskets, then tightening the nuts using a new procedure with higher torque specifications. This is classified as a Class II recall.
- Recalling firm
- KAWASAKI
- Product
- Vehicles: KAWASAKI W800, KAWASAKI W800 Cafe, KAWASAKI W800 Street. Units affected: 276
- Reason
- The exhaust pipe might be incorrectly secured. Remedy: Replace the exhaust collars and gaskets and tighten the nuts with a new sequence and a higher torque.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-10-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3db4dd93-d687-4f36-9f28-2c85b5e47f7d