Kawasaki Vulcan recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Kawasaki Vulcan, covering 26,011 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Kawasaki Vulcan recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vulcan motorcycles. The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
- Risk
- Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ecu with one containing revised settings to address the engine stalling. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1‑866‑802‑9381.
Recall number 10V507000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge.
- Risk
- This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑949‑770‑0400.
Recall number 04V023000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. An improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear.
- Risk
- Gear breakage can result in transmission lockup, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair affected units.
Recall number 97V233000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- The drive chains have been improperly heat-treated during the manufacturing process. Exposure to corrosive conditions can cause the chain side plates to crack and ultimately fail.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drive chains on the motorcycles involved in this recall.
Recall number 95V096000 · Recall details
Questions about the Kawasaki Vulcan recalls
How do I check if my Kawasaki Vulcan has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan have?
4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling and power train.
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