Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V343000

Structure: frame and members

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V343000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
13,289
Reported to NHTSA
2012-07-20
Owners notified
2012-07-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Customers 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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
KAWASAKI Concours 142012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.