Kawasaki W800 has a sexy situation

Final up to date:4th Could, 2022

Kawasaki Bikes Australia has issued its third recall of its retro W800, this time for a difficulty with the horn.

The earlier two recollects have been for problems with engine stalling.

Within the newest recall discover, the official discover says the wiring harness resulting in the horn “will not be sturdy sufficient and will break because of vibration at a sure engine pace vary, stopping the horn from working”.

“If the horn doesn’t function as supposed, this might improve the danger of an accident inflicting severe damage or loss of life to the rider and different highway customers,” the discover says.

Homeowners of the 138 affected 2019 – 2021 fashions can contact their authorised Kawasaki motorbike supplier to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out freed from cost.

VINs of the affected bikes are listed on the finish lf tbhis artucloe.

That is the primary recall for Kawasaki this 12 months after final 12 months having the ignominious honour of issuing probably the most automobile security recollects with eight.

VINs of the affected bikes are listed on the finish of this text.

There have been official 46 security recollects of bikes in Australia in 2021, the best quantity monitored since 2009 and considerably greater than the earlier excessive of 37 in 2018.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Although producers and importers normally contact house owners when a recall is issued, the bike could have been offered privately to a rider unknown to the corporate.

Due to this fact, Bike Author publishes all motorbike and scooter recollects as a service to all riders.

In the event you imagine there may be an endemic drawback along with your bike that needs to be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To examine whether or not your motorbike has been recalled, click on on these websites:

VINs of affected bikes