2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls and problems

The 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 9 Concours 14 model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
27complaints
0crashes
0fires
2injuries
7,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jul 20, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V343000 · 13,289 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes11
Equipment5
Latches/locks/linkages5
Structure4
Engine2
Suspension2
Fuel System1
Power Train1
Steering1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 6 complaints200762008: 5 complaints20082009: 4 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122013: 3 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162018: 1 complaints20181

2008 vs. other Kawasaki Concours 14 years

2008: 27 complaints2008272009: 7 complaints20092011: 3 complaints20112012: 4 complaints20122013: 3 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142016: 4 complaints20162017: 2 complaints20172021: 1 complaints20211

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14, the latest from Jul 20, 2012 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (11), equipment (5), latches/locks/linkages (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.