Kawasaki recall: Structure
What is wrong
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 failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
What could happen
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Concours 14 2008–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V343000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13,289
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 13, 2007 to Apr 11, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Service brakes, hydraulic
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Electrical system Feb 27, 2015
- Kawasaki recall: Service brakes Aug 27, 2013
- Kawasaki recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2013
- Kawasaki recall: Electrical system Mar 30, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.