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2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V623000 Reported 4,628 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 4,628 my zg1400a8f/a8fl, and zg1400b8f/b8fl motorcycles. Trapped road debris may interfere with free movement of the rear brake pedal, preventing full release of the rear brake which can lead to overheating damage and possible brake failure.

    Remedy: Kawasaki will install a cover on the brake pedal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about january 8, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

  2. Equipment

    NHTSA 08V047000 Reported 4,645 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 4,645 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. The pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the event the vehicle falls over while parked or if the saddlebag is improperly attached.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the saddlebag latch assemblies free of charge with reinforced latches. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 08V048000 Reported 3,336 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 3,611 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. The rear carrier platform could break if a kawasaki genuine accessory luggage system is installed on the carrier platform and a passenger leans against it.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear carrier platform if necessary. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL

How do I know if my 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kawasaki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V047000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kawasaki models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.