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2008 KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F

3 recalls, 6 complaints - 2 TSBs

08V623000 Nov 26, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,628 MY ZG1400A8F/A8FL, AND ZG1400B8F/B8FL MOTORCYCLES. TRAPPED ROAD DEBRIS MAY INTERFERE WITH FREE MOVEMENT OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL, PREVENTING FULL RELEASE OF THE REAR BRAKE WHICH CAN LEAD TO OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE.
Consequence
BRAKE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
KAWASAKI WILL INSTALL A COVER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
4,628 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
08V048000 Jan 31, 2008
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 3,611 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR CARRIER PLATFORM COULD BREAK IF A KAWASAKI GENUINE ACCESSORY LUGGAGE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED ON THE CARRIER PLATFORM AND A PASSENGER LEANS AGAINST IT.
Consequence
THE CARRIER PLATFORM AND LUGGAGE SYSTEM COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR CARRIER PLATFORM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
3,336 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
08V047000 Jan 31, 2008
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG I... Read more
Consequence
CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SADDLEBAG LATCH ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE WITH REINFORCED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
4,645 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 27, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE I BRAKED HARD TO TEST OUT THE ABS SYSTEM. THE ABS SYSTEM TRIGGERED AS IT SHOULD MODULATING THE BRAKING. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES, THE REAR BRAKE DID NOT RELEASE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SLOW COMING TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 24, 2018
EXITING EXIT 115 NORTHBOUND ON I-75 AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES I FOUND I HAD NO REAR BRAKES WHATSOEVER. LIKEWISE, AS I CONTINUED ON TO A SAFE SPOT TO PARK THE BIKE THE BACK WHEEL WOULD OCCASIONALLY FEEL AS IF IT WAS TRYING TO LOCK UP. IT WAS AS IF THE ABS WAS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN I WAS MAKING LO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 26, 2017
Incident date: Apr 23, 2017
ANTILOCK BRAKE UNIT FAILURE, RESULTING IN TOTAL REAR BRAKE LOSS. THE ABS UNIT IS COMPOSED OF 2 SEPARATE HALF'S. ONE HALF CONTROLS THE FRONT BRAKES, AND ONE FOR THE SINGLE REAR CALIPER. THE MAGNETIC SOLENOID IN THE DISTRIBUTION BLOCK OF THE UNIT, STUCK IN IT'S BORE. THIS RESULTS IN A TOTAL FLUID BLOC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 31, 2012
Incident date: Jul 29, 2012
REAR BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. REAR BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 28, 2009
Incident date: Oct 2, 2009
THE CURRENT BRAKE PADS HAD 9000 MILES ON THEM, VERY BROKEN IT WITH PLENTY OF FREE PLAY. WHEEL SPINS FINE WHEN BRAKES NOT APPLIED. REAR BRAKE DRAGGING ALMOST TO LOCK UP. BURNED THE ROTOR AND MELTED THE BRAKE PADS. THIS HAPPENED VERY SUDDENLY AFTER ONE DAYS RIDE. WHEN NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL STILL WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jun 24, 2009
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WARP. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
220000 SEATS1
MC20-07 Jul 23, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Service Bulletin MC20-07 - Kawasaki has created an inspection procedure to address any owner related questions about the proper way to install the seat on their ZG1400. All 2008 through 2020 models are eligible for inspection if the owner e
MC20-07 Jul 23, 2020
220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin MC20-07 - Kawasaki has created an inspection procedure to address any owner related questions about the proper way to install the seat on their ZG1400. All 2008 through 2020 models are eligible for inspection if the owner e

KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F across all model years (2008, 2008).

3 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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