Model year record

2008 KAWASAKI Concours 14

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 34 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Latches/locks/linkages	5	7,496 mi
Service brakes	5	29,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	1,200 mi
Equipment	3	70 mi
Structure	3	7,496 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	12,500 mi
Engine	1	7,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	10 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	1,200 mi
Fuel system, other	1	1,200 mi
Power train	1	57,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	12,000 mi
Steering	1	2,978 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	5 mi
Suspension	1	1,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	40,000 mi
Tires	1	21,922 mi

The 2009 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.