2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
The 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F, potentially affecting up to 31,789 vehicles.
Recall 08V114000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 31,789 vehicles affected
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 31,789 VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, CUSTOM AND CLASSIC LT MODELS, MY 2006 VN900B6F, VN900B6FL, VN900D6F, VN900D6FL, MY 2007 VN900B7F, VN900B7FL, VN900C7F, VN900C7FL, VN900D7F, VN900D7FL, MY 2008 VN900B8F, VN900B8FL, VN900C8F, VN900D8F AND VN900D8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR DELIVERY PIPE.
Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION AT THE FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE IF THE JOINT LOCK IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HOT AIR FROM BELOW SEAT AREA OF ENGINE OR RADIATOR BURNED AND BLISTERED MY LEGS (ABOVE KNEE CREASE AND BELOW KNEE CREASE ON BACK OF LEGS, I HAVE PICTURES OF BURNS). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2008 KAWASAKI VN900B8F (current)
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