Kawasaki Concours 14 2009
Model Concours 14 made in 2009 by Kawasaki got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V134000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | V (Vehicle) | 273 | 04/05/2012 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 03/30/2012 | 03/30/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 concours 14 police motorcycles. the additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 5, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V343000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 04/13/2007 to 04/11/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 13289 | 07/27/2012 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 07/20/2012 | 07/20/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki concours 14 motorcycle. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v343000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician explained that they would have to evaluate the space between the brake pedal and guard before performing the repair. the contact stated the recall indicated the replacement of the rear master cylinder and does not mention an evaluation. the contact wanted the part replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. the approximate mileage was 1,000. | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki concours 14 motorcycle. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v343000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician explained that they would have to evaluate the space between the brake pedal and guard before performing the repair. the contact stated the recall indicated the replacement of the rear master cylinder and does not mention an evaluation. the contact wanted the part replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. the approximate mileage was 1,000. pmb | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 1000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki concours 14. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v343000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the remedy. the technician stated they would have to evaluate the space between the brake pedal and guard before performing the repair. the contact stated the recall indicated the replacement of the rear master cylinder and does not mention an evaluation. the contact wanted the part replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. the approximate mileage was 1,000. da | |||