2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
The 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEAT BECOMES UNLATCHED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. SEAT LATCH BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE RIDING EVEN AFTER SECURING THE SEAT AND VERIFYING IT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. I REPEATEDLY FIND THE SEAT UNLATCHED AND NOW CHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE. UNLATCHED SEAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL.
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE REAR BRAKES ONLY WHILE NEGOTIATING A TURN, THE BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS+TRACTION CONTROL+LINKED BRAKES) APPLIED FAR TOO MUCH BRAKE POWER TO THE FRONT WHEEL VIA THE LINKED BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER CAR AND A BUS. THE LINKED BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIES FAR TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO THE FRONT BRAKES, AND THE ABS SYSTEM APPLIES ITSELF IN A MANNER THAT INTERFERES WITH SMOOTH OPERATION IN THE CORNER. WERE IT NOT FOR EXTENSIVE FORMAL TRAINING AND DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AS A RIDER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, LIKELY RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THIS SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REWORKED IMMEDIATELY, OR A FIX PROVIDED TO TURN THE SYSTEM OFF. THANK YOU AND BEST REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
SEAT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE RIDING. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. DESIGN OF THE SEAT LOCK AND LATCHING MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14
- 2011 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 3 complaints
- 2012 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 4 complaints
- 2013 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 6 complaints
- 2014 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 1 complaint
- 2016 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 (current)
- 2017 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 2 complaints
- 2021 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 2 complaints
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