2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
The 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 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 Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Leaking fuel tank. At weld that holds seat on. Same issue the 2003 with has been recalled. This is a safety issue. My bike can catch on fire. Other models on kawasaki valcan have been recalled also. This on needs to be recalled asap. May be why the last owner sold it to pass it on to next owner.
FUEL TANK BEGAN LEAKING AT REAR MOUNTING BRACKET PLATE, DRIPPING FUEL ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT AND EXHAUST HEADERS AND RUINING THE PAINT FOR THE CLUTCH SIDE SMALL COMPARTMENT UNDER DRIVER SEAT. STARTED AS SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES AND NOW DRIPS FUEL OUT THE LEAK. LOOKS TO BE SAME ISSUE AS AFFECTING MOST OTHER VULCAN 1600 FUEL TANKS DATING BACK TO 2004. BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN LAID DOWN / NO ACCIDENTS.
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE GAS TANK IN THE AREA THAT THE MOUNTING TABS ARE BRAZED TO THE TANK. GASOLINE IS RUNNING DOWN OVER THE REAR ENGINE CYLINDER AND TRANSMISSION CASE. THE SAME AS RECALL ISSUED ON THE 2003 IN 2007 #07V216000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN
- 2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 4 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 3 complaints
- 2003 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 8 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 1 complaint
- 2005 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 11 complaints
- 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN (current)
- 2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 5 complaints
- 2010 KAWASAKI VULCAN — 0 complaints
Other KAWASAKI Models
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- 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