1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN
The 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 NOMAD. WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO BIG ST. CHARLES MOTORSPORTS (LOCATED AT 3830 WEST CLAY STREET, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PLASTIC GEAR IN THE OIL PUMP THAT CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE IN THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WAS DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT 70MPH WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR. MOTORCYCLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK
KICK STAND FAILED TO KEEP MOTORCYCLE UPRIGHT WHILE IDLING. *AK
THE KAWASAKI DRIFTER HAS NO LOCKING MECHANISM ON KICKSTAND AND WILL ROLL OF ON SLIGHT INCLINE. *AK
THE PLASTIC OIL PUMP GEAR HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURES IN THE 1999 MODEL KAWASAKI VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THE RESULT AT HIWAY SPEEDS COULD BE FATAL. MANY REPORTS FROM HTTP://WWW.VROC.ORG MEMBERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES SAY THEY ARE LUCKY THEY WERE NOT IN THE FAST LANE WHEN THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. KAWASAKI REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THAT HAVE STOPPED USING THE PLASTIC GEAR IN NEWER MODELS. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 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 — 8 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 2 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN (current)
- 2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 5 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 4 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 3 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 1 complaint
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