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NHTSA Recall 13V387000: Service brakes and 2 other components

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 337 vehicles. It affects 2009–2013 Kawasaki Concours 14.

337
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (August 21)
NHTSA campaign13V387000
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report receivedAugust 27, 2013
Owner notificationAugust 21, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.

Safety risk

These issues increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V387000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki Concours 142009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.