The 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (6 reports).
2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls
Fuse May Blow and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 motorcycles, built between May 2008 and February 2013 and modified with police authority accessories, may have a 30-amp main fuse that blows.
Most common 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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.
ABS PUMP FAILURE WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. REAR BRAKE LEVER FROZE UP AND DOES NOT DEPRESS MAKING THE REAR BRAKES UNUSABLE
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
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.
ON MARCH 28,15. ON A SATURDAY MORNING ABOUT 9:30AM. I JUST LEFT MY GARAGE WHERE I PARK MY MOTORCYCLE. IT IS COVERED SECURELY WITH A BIKE BARN AND A MOTORCYCLE COVER. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE. EVERYTHING SOUND OKAY AND NORMAL. AND THE NIGHT BEFORE I LEFT WORK IN THE FRIDAY EVENING GOING HOME. EVERY THING SEEMS OKAY. WHEN THE NEXT DAY. WHEN I LEFT MY APARTMENT GARAGE. I HAD WAITED FOR THE GREEN LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN ABOUT 1 AND HALF BLOCKS FROM MY APARTMENT. I NOTICE A SIZZLING SOUND. AND THEN SMELL LIKE SMOKE. AND ALL IN A SUDDEN. THERE WAS WHITE OR LIGHT BLUISH COLOR. COVERING ALL OVER ME. THIS CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE. AND ALSO MY PIPE. AND THE MOTORCYCLE HAD SEIZED. WHEN I HAD STOP AT THE S
2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 questions
Does the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14: Fuse May Blow and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical System; Fuel System, Gasoline; Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Structure:Frame And Members; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (6), Engine (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.