Kawasaki Concours 14 2012

Model Concours 14 made in 2012 by Kawasaki got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V134000KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. V (Vehicle)27304/05/2012MFRKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.03/30/201203/30/2012
Defect SummaryKawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 concours 14 police motorcycles. the additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Consequence SummaryIf the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryKawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 5, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12V343000KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.from 04/13/2007 to 04/11/2012V (Vehicle)1328907/27/2012MFRKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.07/20/201207/20/2012
Defect SummaryKawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 concours 14 (zg1400 a/b/c/d) motorcycles. due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. this can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. the front brakes may also be affected on zg1400c models.
Consequence SummaryIf the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryKawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. the safety recall began on july 37, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.