Recall 12V134 affects 273 2009-2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Police motorcycles for police-wiring fuse failure. Repair is free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer.
Kawasaki is recalling 273 2009-2012 Concours 14 Police motorcycles because added police accessories or wiring harness chafing can blow the 30-amp main fuse. If that fuse blows, the engine can stall and raise crash risk; the Kawasaki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electrical system on 2009-2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles supplies power to the motorcycle and to the added police equipment. The 30-amp main fuse protects that main circuit by opening when electrical load or a short circuit gets too high. The added police accessories and wiring are supposed to share power without damaging the main fuse or the harness.
On affected motorcycles, the added police accessories can place enough load on the 30-amp main fuse to blow it. The added police wiring harness can also rub against nearby parts. If the wire insulation wears through, the exposed wire can short, and that short can blow the main fuse.
There is no warning sign before failure. The motorcycle can be operating normally until the fuse opens, at which point the electrical system loses main power.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 model years of the Concours 14, all listed under the electrical system component.
| 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| Units affected | 273 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A blown fuse can stall the engine, which raises the risk of a crash while riding. If the motorcycle loses power or shows electrical trouble, get off the road safely and call a Kawasaki dealer before riding again. Repair will be free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 is included in this recall.
- Review Kawasaki's recall instructions if you received them, or call Kawasaki customer service for the free electrical-system guidance.
- Reference recall number 12V134 when you contact Kawasaki or a franchised Kawasaki dealer.
- Avoid riding the motorcycle until Kawasaki confirms the recall instructions are complete; a blown 30-amp main fuse can stall the engine.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kawasaki technician should follow Kawasaki's recall instructions for the Concours 14 police motorcycle electrical system. The filing points to the added police accessories and wiring harness, which can overload or short the electrical system and blow the 30-amp main fuse. Kawasaki's remedy is free instructions to reduce electrical system failure. The source does not list a final hardware replacement, so do not assume a dealer can complete a parts repair now. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| March 30, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V134?
Recall 12V134 covers 273 2009-2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Police motorcycles with police accessory wiring that can blow the 30-amp main fuse or chafe into a short. If the fuse blows, the engine can stall and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2009-2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 12V134. If it is, contact a franchised Kawasaki dealer or Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 for the free electrical system mitigation instructions. Reference recall number 12V134 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Kawasaki stated that owners receive the electrical system failure mitigation instructions free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to address safety recalls at no cost to the owner when the vehicle is covered by the campaign.
What is the safety risk on this Kawasaki Concours 14 recall?
The risk is an engine stall while riding. NHTSA campaign 12V134 says the police accessories or police wiring harness can blow the main fuse, and a blown fuse can stall the engine, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V134000 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki customer service | 1-866-802-9381 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V134 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V134000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →