Kawasaki Concours 14 (2008-2012): Structure
Recall 12V343000 · Jul 20, 2012 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
13,289
vehicles affected
13,289
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V343000
- Date
- Jul 20, 2012
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 13,289
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members; Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2008-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Concours 14 | 2008-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V343000?
1 model: Kawasaki Concours 14 (2008-2012), about 13,289 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V343000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.