1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
The 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint), and Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.*AK
WHEN STARTING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE POURED, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED CARBURETOR ONCE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK *MJS
WHEN STARTING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE POURED, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED CARBURETOR ONCE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK *MJS
MOTORCYCLE TOOK OFF WHILE IN NUETRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
HAD EMERGENCY STOP. COULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. HAD TO BRAKE. WOULD NOT GO INTO 1ST GEAR. HAD TO LET CLUTCH OUT, STOP/STALL CYCLE & THEN RESTARTED IT & THEN SHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR. HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP YET. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC
- 1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC — 2 complaints
- 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC — 6 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC (current)
- 2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC — 3 complaints
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- KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 64 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA — 53 total complaints
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