Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V343000 Reported July 20, 2012

Brake pedal and guard gap

Q: What is recall 12V343000?

NHTSA recall 12V343000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on July 20, 2012. It addresses: Brake pedal and guard gap. The recall affects approximately 13,289 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 13,289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V343000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

13,289

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 concours 14 (zg1400 a/b/c/d) motorcycles. due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. this can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. the front brakes may also be affected on zg1400c models.

Safety Consequence

If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. the safety recall began on july 37, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 12V343000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12V343000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V343000?

NHTSA recall 12V343000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on July 20, 2012. It addresses: Brake pedal and guard gap. The recall affects approximately 13,289 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V343000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.