2008–2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V343000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 13,289
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 27, 2012
- Built
- Apr 13, 2007 – Apr 11, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.