Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V117000 Reported February 27, 2015

Police use modifications/electrical system issues

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Electrical System · 194 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V117000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC15-02
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
194
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2015
Completion Rate
89.41

Defect Summary

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 kawasaki concours 14 and 14abs motorcycles manufactured may 8, 2008, to february 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. the additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

Safety Consequence

If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began april 13, 2015. owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kawasaki 's number for this recall is mc15-02. note: this recall is an expansion of recalls 12v-134, 13v-370 and 13v-387.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 15V117000 or campaign MC15-02.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V117000

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

What is recall 15V117000?

NHTSA recall 15V117000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on February 27, 2015. It addresses: Police use modifications/electrical system issues. The recall affects approximately 194 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC15-02. 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.