Establishment profile
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA
6600 NORTHWEST 27TH STREET, Lincoln, NE, 68524
Summary
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 45 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 56th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 10,676 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 44 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA appears in OSHA workplace safety, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1981 | Oct 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1981 | Oct 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1981 | Oct 1981 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations. Peer group: 10,676 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 44+ years. Most recent activity: 44 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The fuel pump retainer plate bolts can come loose causing fuel leakage over time, posing a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2024-06-06. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2025 Competition and Cross-Country Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard #25238 | Apr 2025 | The primary gear for the crank shaft can fail, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Most recent campaign: 2026-06-12. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 49 campaigns shown · 174,387 units potentially affected · 37 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V387000 | Jun 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS | KAWASAKI | — | 840 |
| 25V798000 | Nov 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | KAWASAKI | — | 19,823 |
| 25V376000 | Jul 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | KAWASAKI | — | 17,792 |
| 25V363000 | Jun 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | KAWASAKI | — | 482 |
| 25V146000 | Mar 2025 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | KAWASAKI | — | 3,742 |
| 25V118000 | Feb 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | KAWASAKI | — | 216 |
| 24V833000 | Nov 2024 | STEERING | KAWASAKI | — | 299 |
| 24V680000 | Sep 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | KAWASAKI | — | 1,150 |
| 24V270000 | Apr 2024 | TIRES | KAWASAKI | 119 | 525 |
| 24V221000 | Mar 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS | KAWASAKI | — | 1,579 |
| 23V515000 | Jul 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | KAWASAKI | — | 991 |
| 22V913000 | Dec 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | KAWASAKI | 123 | 200 |
| 22V912000 | Dec 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | KAWASAKI | — | 3,172 |
| 22V397000 | Jun 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | KAWASAKI | 122 | 1,923 |
| 22V122000 | Mar 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | KAWASAKI | — | 1,660 |
| 21V819000 | Oct 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | KAWASAKI | — | 574 |
| 21V594000 | Jul 2021 | SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS | KAWASAKI | — | 857 |
| 21V593000 | Jul 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | KAWASAKI | — | 1,523 |
| 20V774000 | Dec 2020 | ENGINE | KAWASAKI | — | 1,770 |
| 20V723000 | Nov 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | KAWASAKI | — | 84 |
| 20V676000 | Nov 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KAWASAKI | — | 799 |
| 20V307000 | May 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KAWASAKI | — | 1,529 |
| 19V083000 | Feb 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | KAWASAKI | — | 497 |
| 18V866000 | Dec 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | KAWASAKI | — | 1,173 |
| 18V580000 | Aug 2018 | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | KAWASAKI | — | 390 |
| 18V089000 | Feb 2018 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | KAWASAKI | — | 3,964 |
| 17V774000 | Dec 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KAWASAKI | — | 9,914 |
| 17V703000 | Nov 2017 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | KAWASAKI | — | 2,383 |
| 17V465000 | Jul 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | KAWASAKI | — | 1,837 |
| 16V535000 | Jul 2016 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | KAWASAKI | — | 1,282 |
| 16V102000 | Feb 2016 | STEERING | KAWASAKI | — | 544 |
| 15V550000 | Sep 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | KAWASAKI | — | 11,836 |
| 15V117000 | Feb 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | KAWASAKI | — | 194 |
| 13V387000 | Aug 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KAWASAKI | — | 337 |
| 13V370000 | Aug 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KAWASAKI | — | 61 |
| 13V328000 | Jul 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KAWASAKI | — | 11,097 |
| 13V310000 | Jul 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | KAWASAKI | — | 1,083 |
| 12V369000 | Aug 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | KAWASAKI | — | 4,170 |
| 12V343000 | Jul 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | KAWASAKI | — | 13,289 |
| 12V134000 | Mar 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KAWASAKI | — | 273 |
| 12V081000 | Mar 2012 | STRUCTURE | KAWASAKI | — | 793 |
| 12V064000 | Feb 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | KAWASAKI | — | 20,512 |
| 11V363000 | Jul 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | KAWASAKI | — | 2,480 |
| 11V316000 | Jun 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | KAWASAKI | — | 9,460 |
| 11V313000 | Jun 2011 | TIRES:TUBE | KAWASAKI | — | 436 |
| 10V507000 | Oct 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | KAWASAKI | — | 6,187 |
| 10V323000 | Jul 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | KAWASAKI | — | 6,764 |
| 10V303000 | Jun 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | KAWASAKI | — | 1,161 |
| 10V016000 | Jan 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | KAWASAKI | — | 740 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-02 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-10-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA's OSHA violation history?
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $0 in total penalties.