2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,496miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,496 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2008 Kawasaki concours14, and the locking mechanisms on one of my hard bags has failed. The motorcycle only has 2,100 miles and there are many reports on the internet of individuals having the same problem and the bags falling off as they go down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10208028, filed 2007-11, 2,100 miles“Left saddle bag fell off motorcycle and was hit by following vehicles. Thankfully no one was injured but the bag was destroyed. Kawasaki refused to accept responsibility even though the bag had last been attached by a trained service tech.”
NHTSA complaint #10365293, filed 2010-11, 34,200 miles“Hard saddle bags loose on motorcycle. Latch mechanism binds when retracting saddlebag securing hook. Upon inspection of latch, one of the pins within the latch was found to be sheared off.”
NHTSA complaint #10208040, filed 2007-11, 7,496 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
11 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology