Kawasaki Vulcan recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
4 recalls found for the Kawasaki Vulcan in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 62 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Kawasaki Vulcan recalls
- Oct 19, 201010V507000Service brakes, hydraulic6,187 vehicles2009-2010 Kawasaki Vulcan
The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ECU).
- Jan 12, 200404V023000Engine and engine cooling6,958 vehiclesKawasaki Nomad FL, Vulcan and 11 more models
On certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up…
- Dec 16, 199797V233000Power train544 vehiclesKawasaki VN1500 and Vulcan
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- May 15, 199595V096000Power train12,322 vehiclesKawasaki Ninja, VN800-A1 and 10 more models
The drive chains have been improperly heat-treated during the manufacturing process.
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