Vehicle recall 17V465000 · July 11, 2017

2017 Kawasaki Versys 650

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V465000
Reported to NHTSA: July 11, 2017
Filed by: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Owner notification: July 31, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,837
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Recall 17V465000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kawasaki Versys 650 (2017): 2017

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