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2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (5)

5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Kawasaki dealer.

5recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. Check your Concours 14 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 15V117000
Feb 27, 2015Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Problem
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 additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk
If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.
Full recall details for 15V117000 →
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V387000
Aug 27, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem
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.
Risk
These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.
Full recall details for 13V387000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 13V370000
Aug 16, 2013Electrical System
Problem
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 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.
Risk
If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V-134.
Full recall details for 13V370000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V343000
Jul 20, 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem
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.
Risk
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Full recall details for 12V343000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 12V134000
Mar 30, 2012Electrical System
Problem
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.
Risk
IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 12V134000 →

2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

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Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“Back Brake pedal locks up at times locking the rear brakes and seems to lock the left front brake. Have had back brakes replaced and front pads replaced. The issue happened within one week of purchasing the bike used from a Florida Dealership.”
2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14May 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418248
“IN NOVEMBER 2013 I PURCHASED A NEW NON-CURRENT INVENTORY 2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 MOTORCYCLE. PRIOR TO RIDING IT THIS SPRING I INSTALLED A LARGER AFTERMARKET NATIONAL CYCLE V-STREAM WINDSHIELD FOR INCREASED WIND PROTECTION.”
2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Jun 16, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10598459
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14, EQUIPPED WITH A NATIONAL CYCLE V STREAM WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO MOVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS WERE FRACTURED.”
2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Jun 13, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10598048
“UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, USE OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED, SUDDEN GRAB OF THE BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE DEMONSTRATED BY APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL AFTER LIGHTLY APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER.”
2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Oct 1, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10546434

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (5)

5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Kawasaki dealer.

5recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. Check your Concours 14 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 15V117000

Feb 27, 2015Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Problem: 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 additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.

Full recall details for 15V117000 →

Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V387000

Aug 27, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline

Problem: 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.
Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.

Full recall details for 13V387000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 13V370000

Aug 16, 2013Electrical System

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 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.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V-134.

Full recall details for 13V370000 →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V343000

Jul 20, 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Problem: 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.
Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall details for 12V343000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 12V134000

Mar 30, 2012Electrical System

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 12V134000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“Back Brake pedal locks up at times locking the rear brakes and seems to lock the left front brake. Have had back brakes replaced and front pads replaced. The issue happened within one week of purchasing the bike used from a Florida Dealership.”

2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14May 23, 2021

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418248

“IN NOVEMBER 2013 I PURCHASED A NEW NON-CURRENT INVENTORY 2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 MOTORCYCLE. PRIOR TO RIDING IT THIS SPRING I INSTALLED A LARGER AFTERMARKET NATIONAL CYCLE V-STREAM WINDSHIELD FOR INCREASED WIND PROTECTION.”

2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Jun 16, 2014

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10598459

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14, EQUIPPED WITH A NATIONAL CYCLE V STREAM WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO MOVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS WERE FRACTURED.”

2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Jun 13, 2014

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10598048

“UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, USE OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED, SUDDEN GRAB OF THE BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE DEMONSTRATED BY APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL AFTER LIGHTLY APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER.”

2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14Oct 1, 2013

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10546434

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.