2011 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
4 recalls, 3 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
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 14, 2021
Incident date: Aug 29, 2021
The electric wind shield broke at the mechanism while doing highways speeds allowing it to fold back and forward and hit my helmet almost causing a crash and . All parts on the windshield are stock. It also would not retract to fix my visibility. Part #55036-0003 for the assembly that broke.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 18, 2013
BRAKES WILL SUDDENLY AND VERY ABRUPTLY GRAB MUCH MORE THAN NEEDED IF THE FRONT AND REAR ARE APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V134000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A PART BEING PRODUCED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR.... 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