Model year record
2009 Kawasaki VN1700A9FA recalls & problems
The 2009 Kawasaki VN1700A9FA has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2009 Kawasaki VN1700A9FA.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system | 3 | 400 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
| StructureMotorcycle › Kickstand/center stand | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling1 injury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI VOYAGER VN1700A9FA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON BOTH LEGS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT PRODUCED EXCESS HEAT WHEN ITS IN MOTION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE INFORMED ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO HEAT PROBLEM. WHEN THE 2010 MODELS WERE MANUFACTURED THEY STATED THAT THEY FIXED THE HEAT PROBLEM. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A HEAT SHIELD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7500. UPDATED 01/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INACCURATE, THE KICK STAND WAS TOO LOW, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER…
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1 injury
RE: 2009 KAWASAKI VOYAGER MOTORCYCLE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED IN MID JUNE 2009. BY THE END OF JUNE 2009 I WAS COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT AND CONCERN ABOUT IT BURNING ME. THE DEALERSHIP AFTER CONVERSATIONS WITH THE KAWASAKI FACTORY IN JUNE AND JULY 2009 TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND THAT THE HEAT WAS NORMAL. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT I WAS GOING ON A LONG ROAD TRIP AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE HEAT WOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM IN THE SUMMER. THE DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT BASED ON CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FACTORY. IN THE PROCESS OF RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP (750 MILES ONEWAY) I…
- Vehicle speed control
2009 KAWASAKI VN1700A9FA VOYAGER MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD REV OCCASIONALLY WHILE RIDING AFTER IT WAS WARMED UP. THE INCIDENT WOULD HAPPENED WHEN HE MADE A TURN AND WHILE COASTING UP TO A CAR STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CLUTCH TO STOP FURTHER MOVEMENT. A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVES RODE THE BIKE AND CAUGHT HIS GLOVED HAND ON THE CRAMP BUSTER LEVER ON THE THROTTLE AND SAID THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE ACCELERATION. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER DISAGREED WITH HIS THEORY. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE MOTORCYCLE. *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.