Defect Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. 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.
Safety Consequence
If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KAWASAKI | CONCOURS 14 |
| 2010 | KAWASAKI | CONCOURS 14 |
| 2011 | KAWASAKI | CONCOURS 14 |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | CONCOURS 14 |
| 2013 | KAWASAKI | CONCOURS 14 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.