Recall 13V387 affects 337 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles for accessory-related fuel leaks, reduced braking and engine stalls. Kawasaki repairs them free.
Kawasaki recall 13V387 covers 337 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles because improperly installed police accessories can lead to fuel leaks, reduced braking ability, or loss of electrical power that stalls the engine. Those issues increase the risk of a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Kawasaki makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles were fitted with extra police accessories tied into systems that already have safety jobs. The brake system has to keep hydraulic pressure available at the wheels. The fuel system has to contain gasoline, and the electrical system has to keep power flowing to the engine while the motorcycle is running.
On affected motorcycles, those added police accessories were installed improperly. That installation can interfere with more than one system at once: fuel can leak, braking ability can be reduced, and electrical power to the engine can be interrupted. If engine power is lost while riding, the motorcycle stalls.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat the issue as a wiring, fuel, and brake-system installation problem, not as normal wear or a routine accessory concern.
Who's affected?
The same brake system, electrical system, and fuel system categories appear across the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years.
| 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 | fuel system |
| 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 | brake system |
| 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 | fuel system |
| 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | brake system |
| 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | fuel system |
| 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 | brake system |
| 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 | fuel system |
| 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 | brake system |
| 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 | electrical system |
| 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 337 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorcycle.
What's the safety risk?
This defect increases crash risk for affected 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles. Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and take any new safety concern as a reason to stop and arrange service through the responsible department contact. Repair will be free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycle is included in this recall.
- Contact Kawasaki customer service to confirm repair instructions for recall number 13V387.
- Coordinate with the affected police department before service, since Kawasaki sends trained factory personnel to repair the motorcycles at the department.
- Arrange the Kawasaki factory repair that corrects the police-accessory installation linked to fuel leaks, reduced braking ability, electrical power loss, and engine stalls.
- Limit operation until the repair is complete. Watch for fuel odor, brake issues, electrical power loss, or stalling.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 13V387, Kawasaki notified affected police departments and began the recall on August 21, 2013. The repair path is handled through Kawasaki, with trained Kawasaki factory personnel sent to the departments to repair the Concours 14 police motorcycles. The work addresses police accessory installation problems tied to fuel leaks, reduced braking ability, and electrical power loss. If Kawasaki confirms a motorcycle is included, the campaign repair is free when Kawasaki makes the repair available for that unit.
Timeline
| August 21, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V387?
Recall 13V387 covers 337 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles with improperly installed police accessories. The installation can create fuel leaks, reduce braking ability, or cut electrical power to the engine and cause a stall, increasing crash risk. Kawasaki sent trained factory personnel to repair affected motorcycles.
What should I do if my 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V387. If it is, contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 or your department service contact. Kawasaki sent trained factory personnel to repair affected police motorcycles, and the recall began on August 21, 2013.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 13V387, Kawasaki sent trained factory personnel to affected police departments to repair the motorcycles rather than routing every unit through a dealer appointment.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is crash risk from several police-accessory installation problems. The affected Concours 14 motorcycles can have fuel leaks, reduced braking ability, or loss of electrical power to the engine. If any of those symptoms appear, take the motorcycle out of service and contact Kawasaki.
What if I bought this Kawasaki Concours 14 used?
The free recall repair still applies if the VIN is included. Ownership history does not remove the manufacturer's recall obligation. Check your VIN, then contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 and reference recall 13V387 so the company can confirm the repair path for that motorcycle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V387000 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki customer service | 1-866-802-9381 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V387 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V387000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (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 →