TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE BIKE 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE BIKE BECAME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BOLT HOLE WAS MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE BIKE 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE BIKE BECAME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BOLT HOLE WAS MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BIKE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD TO INSPECT THE BIKE AND GIVE THEM A CONCLUSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 8/9/12 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10463054
1,000 miles · May 11, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,400.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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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.
Consequence: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
Consequence: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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