Kawasaki Concours 14 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2009–2013 Kawasaki Concours 14

Recall number

15V117000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 194 units

Why it was recalled

If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.