Model year record

2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F recalls & problems

The 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 18, 2008

Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 08V473000604 vehicles

Problem: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 604 MY 2008 VULCAN VN900C8F, VN900D8F, AND MY 2009 VN900B9F, AND VN900B9FL MOTORCYCLES. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE FUEL CAP GASKET.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400. NOTE: SOME SPARE PART REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. THE FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE MODELS MAY HAVE HAD ONE OF THESE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS INSTALLED: MY 2006 VN900B6F, VN900D6F, MY 2007 VN900C7F, VN900D7F, MY 2008 VN900B8F, VN900C8F, VN900D8F, AND MY 2009 VN900B9F MOTORCYCLES. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THESE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS.

Fuel system, gasolineMar 11, 2008

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V11400031,789 vehicles

Problem: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 31,789 VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, CUSTOM AND CLASSIC LT MODELS, MY 2006 VN900B6F, VN900B6FL, VN900D6F, VN900D6FL, MY 2007 VN900B7F, VN900B7FL, VN900C7F, VN900C7FL, VN900D7F, VN900D7FL, MY 2008 VN900B8F, VN900B8FL, VN900C8F, VN900D8F AND VN900D8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR DELIVERY PIPE.
Risk: CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION AT THE FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE IF THE JOINT LOCK IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasoline	1	1	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasolineCrash1 injury
I BOUGHT A KAWASAKI VN900D8F MARCH 08. IT WAS DELIVERED AND I STORED IT IN MY GARAGE UNTIL I GOT TRAINING IN THE MSF COURSE. ON 4-12-08, AFTER MSF TRAINING, I FELT CONFIDENT TO TRY MY BIKE. I DROVE SEVERAL BLOCKS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I DROVE INTO A PARKING LOT TO PRACTICE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I HEADED FOR HOME AND EXITED THE PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 20 MPH IN 2ND GEAR. ON THE CORNER, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP VERY HIGH AND THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TAKING OFF AT A FASTER RATE. I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED WITH THE REAR BRAKE AND SLOWLY SQUEEZED THE FRONT BRAKE, BUT THE BIKE STILL REVVED AND CONTINUED FORWARD. I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THE ENGINE SHUTOFF AND I CONTINUED TO TRY AND…
Apr 12, 2008 · 17 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.