2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
The 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (2 complaints), Steeringcolumn (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE CAUSING TO MUCH MOVEMENT IN THE REAR WHEELS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 06/23/06 THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE SWING ARMS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB
DT: STEERING STEM WAS NOT TIGHTENED DOWN AT THE FACTORY. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AT THE 600 MILES SERVICE, WHICH WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, CONSUMER STATES HE PAID FOR THE SERVICE, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY FOUND THAT THE NUT WAS LOOSE. AT WHICH POINT THE CONSUMER TOOK IT TO ANOTHER SERVICE DEALER TO GET THE LOOSE NUT FIXED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. CONSUMER NOTICED T MOTORCYCLE WASN'T HANDLING PROPERLY.*AK
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER WITH LESS THAT 400 MILES ON THE TIRES I EXPERIANCED A REAR WHEEL RAPID DEFLATION WHILE AT SPEED. I COULD NOT TELL IF THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. MY COUSIN WHO ALSO HAS THE SAME MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SAME EQUIPMENT EXPERIANCED A REAR WHEEL DEFLATION WHILE AT SPEED. HIS 2005 KAWASAKI NINJA ALSO HAD LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI CONCOURS
- 2004 KAWASAKI CONCOURS — 4 complaints
- 2005 KAWASAKI CONCOURS (current)
Other KAWASAKI Models
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- KAWASAKI NINJA — 53 total complaints
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