1997 Kawasaki Vulcan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. an improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Bearings in starter missing upon delivery, brand new. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Many oil pump gears have failed on this year/model. someone may get killed if they are not made to replace these. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pump gear failed - had traffic been heavy engine could have siezed up before I could safely stop
- Power train › Clutch assembly
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.).…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rear brakes failed without warning. dealer has rebuilt the master cylinder and other parts, and the problem still exists. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer states the vehicle coughing on acceleration when backfiring, flames shoot out 6-8 inches. Dealer contacted and repairs done, problem still exists. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls.
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