Kawasaki is recalling 194 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles for main-fuse failure. Kawasaki repair is free for affected police departments.
Kawasaki is recalling 194 2009-2013 Concours 14 motorcycles modified for police authority use because added police accessories and wiring can blow the 30-amp main fuse. If the fuse blows, the engine will stall and increase crash risk; the Kawasaki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 30-amp main fuse on the 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 protects the motorcycle's main electrical circuit. On police authority motorcycles, added lights, radios, and related equipment use extra wiring and battery connections. That wiring is supposed to carry accessory power without overloading the charging circuit.
On affected motorcycles, the police equipment installed by Beaudry, Enforcement Motors, or BMS changed the electrical system enough to overload the charging circuit between the regulator and the two batteries. The added wiring harness also chafes against nearby parts. If the insulation wears through, the wire shorts and the main fuse blows.
When the main fuse blows, the motorcycle loses the electrical current needed to keep running. The warning sign described for owners is a sudden electrical loss, including loss of engine power. Treat that as a serious sign that the fuse or police accessory wiring has failed.
Who's affected?
Spans five Concours 14 model years, all tied to the same wiring and fuse circuit.
| 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 | wiring |
| 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 | wiring |
| 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 | wiring |
| 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 | wiring |
| Units affected | 194 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of electrical current can cut engine power; if the fuse blows, the engine stalls and crash risk rises. If the motorcycle loses power, move out of traffic, stop safely, and contact Kawasaki service before riding again. Repair will be free at any franchised Kawasaki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 is included in this recall.
- Use Kawasaki's owner notice or police-department notice to confirm when trained personnel will complete the free repair.
- Call Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 with questions and reference recall number 15V117 when you call.
- Follow Kawasaki's instructions for the police-accessory wiring and main-fuse repair that addresses fuse blowouts and engine stalling.
- Limit riding until the repair is complete, since a blown main fuse can stall the engine.
What happens at the repair
Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments. Once the final repair is available, trained Kawasaki personnel will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The work is tied to the added police accessories, the police wiring harness, and the main fuse circuit described in the recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Since the remedy is not marked available here, do not treat this as a repair you can schedule from this page until Kawasaki opens the final repair path.
Timeline
| February 27, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| March 6, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 6, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 13, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V117?
Recall 15V117 covers 194 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 motorcycles modified for police authority use. Added police accessories or wiring can blow the 30-amp main fuse, stall the engine, and increase crash risk. Kawasaki will repair the motorcycles for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 15V117. If it is, contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 and reference Kawasaki recall MC15-02. Kawasaki notified police departments and sends trained personnel to complete the free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 15V117, Kawasaki sends trained personnel to repair the police-use Concours 14 motorcycles free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an engine stall while riding. Police accessories or chafed police wiring can blow the main fuse, which shuts the engine down and increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Kawasaki repair before returning the motorcycle to regular service.
When did Kawasaki start this recall?
Kawasaki began recall 15V117 on April 13, 2015. The company notified the police departments tied to the included motorcycles and arranged trained personnel for the repair. Use your VIN and Kawasaki recall MC15-02 when you contact Kawasaki.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V117000 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki customer service | 1-866-802-9381 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V117 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V117000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →