2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
The 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND THE MOTORCYCLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH INTO FIRST GEAR, BUT THE MOTORCYCLE SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
NO PARTS AVAILABLE THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT. THE BUSINESS NAME IS FLORIDA SPORTS 772 286 1850 [XXX] TS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0305 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
RADIATOR FAN FUSE REPLACEMENT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN
- 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 2 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 5 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 4 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN (current)
- 2003 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 1 complaint
- 2005 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 11 complaints
- 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 3 complaints
Other KAWASAKI Models
- KAWASAKI KLR650 — 229 total complaints
- KAWASAKI KAWASAKI — 102 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 64 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA — 53 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 31 total complaints
- KAWASAKI KL650E — 23 total complaints