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NHTSA recall 15V117000

Electrical System · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

February 27, 2015report date
194units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Kawasaki motors Corp., U.S.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 kawasaki concours 14 and 14abs motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

Why it matters: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14, 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14, 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14, 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14, 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V117000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.