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HighNHTSA·12V134000·Announced 2012-03-30

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2012 Concours 14 Police Motorcycles for Electrical Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2009-2012 Concours 14 police motorcycles because added police accessories may cause the main fuse to blow, potentially leading to engine stalling and a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where the defect can lead to engine stalling and increased crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The recall involves 273 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the electrical system. Additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Additionally, the extra police wiring harness may chafe, leading to a short circuit that blows the main fuse. If the fuse blows, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners and provide instructions to mitigate the electrical system failure free of charge. The safety recall began on April 5, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
273

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CONCOURS 14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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