Model year record

1995 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls & problems

The 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainMay 15, 1995

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 95V09600012,322 vehicles

Problem: THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

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	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineCarburetor system	1	0	0	—
SuspensionFront	1	1	2	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › FrontCrash2 injuries
VEHICLES WERE FOUND TO HAVE FRONT END "HOP" BETWEEN 52 AND TOP SPEED CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Nov 3, 1996
Unknown or other
STORAGE COMPARTMENT BROKE WHEN UNLOCKING.
Sep 10, 1996

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