Electrical systemRecall 12V-134 · 2009–2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 12V-134 covers 273 2009–2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2731 model
ReportedMar 30, 2012Owners notified Apr 5, 2012
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The 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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall