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HighNHTSA·15V117000·Announced 2015-02-27

Kawasaki Recalls Police-Modified Concours 14 Motorcycles for Electrical Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 194 police-modified 2009-2013 Concours 14 motorcycles because added wiring may cause the main fuse to blow, leading to engine stalling and crash risk.

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 a mechanical failure (engine stall) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles that were manufactured between May 8, 2008, and February 20, 2013, and subsequently modified for police authority use. The recall covers 194 affected vehicles.

The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers. 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 will stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-02. This recall is an expansion of previous recalls 12V-134, 13V-370, and 13V-387. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
194

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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