Kawasaki has issued a recall through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its 2017 Versys-X 300 owing to a manufacturing defect with the tail/brake light socket assembly. The assembly can come loose during normal operation, allowing the bulb to fall out. There are 1888 units affected by the defect, according to the recall report.
Owners can contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for more information. Kawasaki plans to notify owners and dealers will be instructed to replace the tail/brake light socket free of charge.