The defect
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.
The risk
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2008 | 27 | 1 |
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2009 | 7 | 4 |
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2011 | 3 | 4 |
| Kawasaki Concours 14 | 2012 | 4 | 5 |
Other structure recalls in 2012
33 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the structure; KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. filed 43 campaigns in all.
| 12V591000 17 Dec 2012 | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| 12V585000 14 Dec 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V556000 3 Dec 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V535000 6 Nov 2012 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. |
| 12V526000 31 Oct 2012 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 12V463000 20 Sept 2012 | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| 12V380000 6 Aug 2012 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| 12V386000 6 Aug 2012 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012