Manufacturer KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Manufactured between 4/13/2007 - 1/17/2008
Recalled on 1/31/2008
Influenced by KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Owners Notified on 2/4/2008
# Affected 4,645 Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 MY 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG IS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED.
Consequences CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SADDLEBAG LATCH ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE WITH REINFORCED LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Manufacturer KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Manufactured between 2009-2012
Recalled on MAR 29, 2012
Influenced by KI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Number Affected 273
Recalled for Electrical system
Description 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.
Consequences If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Kawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about on or about April 9, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.