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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V343000·Announced 2012-07-20

Kawasaki Recalls 2008-2012 Concours 14 Motorcycles for Brake Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2008-2012 Concours 14 motorcycles because debris can trap in the brake pedal, causing rear brake overheating, lock-up, or failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that can lead to brake lock-up or failure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. The recall involves approximately 13,289 vehicles.

The defect is caused by a gap between the brake pedal and guard where small stones or debris can become trapped. This creates brake drag, which can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage, lock-up, or failure. On ZG1400C models, the front brakes may also be affected. If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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 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
13,289

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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