Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls

NHTSA has issued 1 recalls covering the Kawasaki Concours 14. A recall repair is always free, however old the car is.

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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Campaign 12V343000 20 Jul 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kawasaki 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.

Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kawasaki 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.

Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 Recall 2009012 16 Jan 2009 580 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain motorcycles, small stones or other road debris can become trapped between the brake pedal and the rear brake master cylinder actuating rod. This can prevent full release of the rear brake. Continuous activation of the rear brake while the vehicle is being operated can result in overheating, damage, rear wheel lockup, or failure of the rear brake, creating the risk of a crash resulting in injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a cover on the brake pedal. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2012248.

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Recall 2009012 16 Jan 2009 580 units in Canada

Brakes

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Recall 2008058 18 Feb 2008 325 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorcycles, the rear carrier platform could break if a Kawasaki Genuine Accessory Luggage System is installed on the carrier and a passenger leans against it. The carrier platform and luggage system could become detached from the vehicle, creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear carrier platform.

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Recall 2008057 18 Feb 2008 380 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorcycles, the pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the event the vehicle falls over while stationary or if the saddlebag is improperly attached. Continued use of the vehicle with either saddlebag latch broken can result in the saddlebag(s) becoming detached from the vehicle, creating potential for a crash resulting in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the saddlebag latch assembly.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.