NHTSA Campaign 12V343000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed by KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A..
NHTSA campaign 12V343000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the service brakes, hydraulic. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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 brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
- The risk
- If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- The 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 12V343000 (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 12V343000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.