The 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 13,289 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE12V3430002012-07-2013,289 affected
Defect
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…
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.
Complaints by component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5
SERVICE BRAKES
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
1injuries
EQUIPMENT
3
1injuries
STRUCTURE
3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
Total complaints34
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On or about june 20, 2016 I noticed that my rear brake pedal was beginning to get harder to push to apply brake to the rear abs braking system. On december 20, 2017 I took my concours to my dealer and had 2 tires r&r and also requested the dealer to check the braking system on the rear. There was…”
“The rear brake on my motorcycle will intermittently get stuck in the up position. In order for me to get it to work again, I have press down on the pedal with more than normal operating pressure. The vehicle is in motion when this happens. I believe this is a safety issue because I am never sure…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki concours 14 equipped with pirelli angel gt tires (na), size 120/70zr/17 (na). When the contact depressed the brake pedal after driving 35 mph, the front tire became distorted and resulted in a loss of stability. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic…”
“Rear brake ceased to function. Pedal travel to full deflection but no rear brake. Dropped bike at naples kawasaki dealership, and a week later they said it was fixed under the recall mc12-05 (brake rod end). I picked up the bike only to find there was still no brake. This recall did not address…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki concours 14 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, he heard a loud bang. The contact lost control of the vehicle as the rear wheel suddenly seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that…”
“Front brake rotors have warped under normal use, causing very noticeable steering vibrations. Which may lead to a loss of control and a possible crash. I feel this matter to be a safety concern to the operators of this motorcycle. *tr”
“Oil leaking from the cam position sensor o-ring(s). Fluid leaks onto hot cylinder block and exhaust. I have not had a fire yet, but the potential is there if enough fluid escapes onto the exhaust. The motorcycle is currently in for the same repair for a third time (as of 22 september 2014). The…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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