Kawasaki Recall 12V343000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 12V343000 · announced July 20, 2012 · filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · 13,289 units affected

The 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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
• 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14
• 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14
• 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14
• 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.