2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
The 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE FUELED THE VEHICLE MORE THAN HALF WAY, HE OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (ARIZONA KAWASAKI KTM TRIUMPH TUCSON, 3741 N 1-10 EB FRONTAGE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85705) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL CAP GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER CONTACT THEM; HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V473000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ODOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ODOMETER, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY BE REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS SUPPOSED TO NOTIFY THE CONTACT ABOUT THE SERVICE REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS NOT CALLED HIM BACK OR RESPONDED TO HIS MESSAGES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS 10% FASTER THAN THE ACTUAL SPEED. UPDATED 08/01/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT KAWASAKI PURPOSELY DESIGNED THEIR VEHICLES IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. UPDATED 04/03/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS OFF BY 10-15%.
Safety Rating for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN 900
- 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 (current)
- 2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 — 3 complaints
- 2010 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 — 1 complaint
- 2011 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 — 0 complaints
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