1996 Kawasaki Vulcan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
9 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 kawasaki vulcan. the contact stated that his vehicle IS experiencing major defects and IS a big safety hazard. he believes a recall should be issued relating to the fuel system. the failure and current mileages were 21,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
1996 kawasaki vulcan rear tire tread separated. *ts the tread separation caused damage to the rear brake light and caused the license plate and holder to be torn off. *nm
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Rear view mirrors do not adjust outward .as installed they are too close to center .in order to see behind you you must lean to the opposite side to clear the field of view.i weigh 260 and have wide shoulders which complicates the matter. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
When coming to a stop the back brakes don't engage. The dealer will inspect the motorcycle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Inner weld on inner pipes (exhaust pipe) broke, causing noise and exhaust leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The gas tank builds up pressure and dumps the gas out of the tank onto the ground.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Owner received recall notice in february, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts, dealer still has not received parts from manufacturer. recall#97v007000. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
The side mirror came off.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil seat/ring failure, causing oil to run out onto rims/tires, posing risk of accident.
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