Recall 12V343000: 2008–2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

Report received

Jul 20, 2012

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

13,289vehicles

Model years

2008–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Kawasaki Concours 1427 complaints
• 2009 Kawasaki Concours 147 complaints
• 2010 Kawasaki Concours 140 complaints
• 2011 Kawasaki Concours 143 complaints
• 2012 Kawasaki Concours 144 complaints