2009 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
4 recalls, 8 complaints
15V117000 Feb 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the a... Read more
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an ... Read more
13V387000 Aug 27, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.
Consequence
These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V37... Read more
12V343000 Jul 20, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 failu... Read more
Consequence
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
12V134000 Mar 30, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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
IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 21, 2021
Incident date: Apr 20, 2021
DURING A STOP IF THE REAR BRAKE ABS IS ACTIVATED BECAUSE OF LOSS OF TRACTION, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME FROZEN AND NO REAR BRAKE WILL BE AVAILABLE. ADDITIONALLY NO ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, STATES ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD AND THE ABS MOTOR IS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2021
Incident date: Apr 20, 2021
DURING A STOP IF THE REAR BRAKE ABS IS ACTIVATED BECAUSE OF LOSS OF TRACTION, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME FROZEN AND NO REAR BRAKE WILL BE AVAILABLE. ADDITIONALLY NO ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, STATES ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD AND THE ABS MOTOR IS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
ABS PUMP FAILURE WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. REAR BRAKE LEVER FROZE UP AND DOES NOT DEPRESS MAKING THE REAR BRAKES UNUSABLE
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 3, 2017
REAR BRAKE LOCKS AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY INPUT TO THE PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY. ABLE TO FREE IT UP OR IT DOES IT BY ITSELF AFTER A FEW MINUTES NOT RIDING IT. ABS LIGHT IS NEVER ILLUMINATED FRONT BRAKE NOT AFFECTED CAN HAPPEN AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RIDING OR UPWARDS OF AN HALF HOUR 45 MINUTES. CAN HAPPEN R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 16, 2016
Incident date: Feb 8, 2016
REAR BRAKE LEVER WOULD GET STUCK WHEN APPLYING REAR BRAKES. NOW I HAVE NO REAR BRAKES. ABS PUMP HAS FAILED, NO BRAKE PRESSURE AFTER THE PUMP TO THE REAR BRAKES. THERE IS PRESSURE BEFORE THE PUMP, BUT NONE AFTER THE PUMP.
ENGINE
Mar 25, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2015
ON MARCH 28,15. ON A SATURDAY MORNING ABOUT 9:30AM. I JUST LEFT MY GARAGE WHERE I PARK MY MOTORCYCLE. IT IS COVERED SECURELY WITH A BIKE BARN AND A MOTORCYCLE COVER. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE. EVERYTHING SOUND OKAY AND NORMAL. AND THE NIGHT BEFORE I LEFT WORK IN THE FRIDAY EVENING GOING HOME. EVERY ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2009 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V343000( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , STRUCTURE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Jul 25, 2012
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 PED... Read more
KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 across all model years (2008, 2013).
21
Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths