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NHTSA Recall 21V819000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 574 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Kawasaki W800.

574
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (November 2)
NHTSA campaign21V819000
Manufacturer campaignMC21-07
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Report receivedOctober 18, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 2, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020 W800 CAFE (EJ800C), and 2020-2021 W800 (EJ800D) motorcycles. The exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, possibly resulting in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle.

Safety risk

The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gaskets and the collars, and reinstall the muffler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-07.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V819000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki W8002020, 2021

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.