The 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 3 recalls, all affecting police-configured models, with the most serious risk being an engine stall or loss of braking ability that can lead to a crash.
All three recalls stem from the same root problem: police accessory packages installed on these motorcycles can create multiple hazards. The additional electrical load from police equipment can blow the 30-amp main fuse, and the police wiring harness can chafe against other components, causing a short circuit that also blows the fuse. Either way, the engine loses power and stalls without warning. Beyond the electrical issues, the installation of police accessories can also reduce braking effectiveness and cause fuel leaks, each of which raises the crash risk independently. These recalls apply only to Concours 14 motorcycles that were modified for police authority use, not to standard civilian models.
At a glance
What can fail
Police equipment added to these motorcycles can overload the 30-amp main fuse. The police wiring harness may rub and wear through, causing an electrical short that blows the main fuse.
What the fix does
Kawasaki will send trained technicians to repair the motorcycles at no cost. Contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Police accessories were installed incorrectly, which can cause fuel to leak, reduce braking performance, and cut electrical power to the engine, causing it to stall.
What the fix does
Kawasaki will send trained factory personnel to police departments to repair the motorcycles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Police accessories and their wiring harness may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. The harness can chafe and short, also blowing the fuse.
What the fix does
Dealers will correct the electrical system problems at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
