2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls and problems

The 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 4 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls

Recall 15V-117: Electrical System

Reported Feb 27, 2015 · 194 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 13V-387: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Aug 27, 2013 · 337 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.

Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.

Recall 12V-343: Structure, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jul 20, 2012 · 13,289 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 12V-134: Electrical System

Reported Mar 30, 2012 · 273 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

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.

Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	6
Engine	1
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 23,500 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 43,000 miles · reported Apr 21, 2021

During a stop if the rear brake ABS is activated because of loss of traction, the rear brake pedal will become frozen and no rear brake will be available. Additionally no ABS warning light illuminates. System has been checked by qualified technician, states all systems are good and the ABS motor is defective.

Service Brakes · at 79,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2017

Rear brake locks and will not take any input to the pedal intermittently. Able to free it up or it does it by itself after a few minutes not riding it. Abs light is never illuminated front brake not affected can happen after five minutes of riding or upwards of an half hour 45 minutes. Can happen riding city and highways at all speeds. Never happened stationary

Service Brakes · at 22,000 miles · reported Feb 16, 2016

Rear brake lever would get stuck when applying rear brakes. Now I have no rear brakes. Abs pump has failed, no brake pressure after the pump to the rear brakes. There is pressure before the pump, but none after the pump.

Service Brakes · at 16,500 miles · reported Apr 9, 2014

The contact own a 2009 kawasaki concours 14. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ABS system failed. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 12v343000( Service brakes, hydraulic , structure ) which according to the manufacturer is not the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 16,500.

Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Aug 13, 2012

The contact owns a 2009 kawasaki concours 14 motorcycle. The contact received a recall notice under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v343000 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician explained that they would have to evaluate the space between the brake pedal and guard before performing the repair. The contact stated the recall indicated the replacement of the rear master cylinder and does not mention an evaluation. The contact wanted the part replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate mileage was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14: 15V-117 (electrical system), 13V-387 (service brakes, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline), 12V-343 (structure, service brakes, hydraulic), 12V-134 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 23,500 miles.

Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.