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NHTSA Recall 17V465000: Brake lights (exterior lighting) and tail lights (exterior lighting)

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,837 vehicles. It affects 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650.

1,837
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (July 31)
NHTSA campaign17V465000
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedJuly 11, 2017
Owner notificationJuly 31, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V465000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki Versys 6502017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.