1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
The 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN, potentially affecting up to 544 vehicles.
Recall 97V233000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 544 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION GEAR CAN CAUSE WEAKENING AND EVENTUAL BREAKAGE OF AN ADJACENT GEAR.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BEARINGS IN STARTER MISSING UPON DELIVERY, BRAND NEW. *AK
OIL PUMP GEAR FAILED - HAD TRAFFIC BEEN HEAVY ENGINE COULD HAVE SIEZED UP BEFORE I COULD SAFELY STOP
MANY OIL PUMP GEARS HAVE FAILED ON THIS YEAR/MODEL. SOMEONE MAY GET KILLED IF THEY ARE NOT MADE TO REPLACE THESE. *AK
THE CLUTCH SLIPPED AND FAILED AT 12000 MILES, WHICH SEEMED PREMATURE. I REPLACED IT MYSELF AND NOW THE REPLACEMENT IS BEGINNING TO SLIP AT 25000 MILES. MY EXPERIENCE IN OPERATING MOTORCYCLES IS ABOUT 21 YEARS. MY RIDING HABITS ARE NORMAL WITH NO UNUSUAL USAGE (IE. RACING, COMPETITIONS, ETC.). CLUTCH FAILURE IS PREMATURE , WHICH I BELIEVE IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND CONTACT ME WITH RESULTS. I DID NOT HAVE THE VIN AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING; HOWEVER, PLEASE CALL ME IF IT IS ESSENTIAL.*AK
REAR BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REBUILT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER PARTS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN
- 1995 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 3 complaints
- 1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 9 complaints
- 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN (current)
- 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 2 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 5 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 4 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 3 complaints
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