NHTSA Recall 12V343000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V343000; Date: Jul. 20, 2012
If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14; 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14; 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14; 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14; 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 13,289
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 2012
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