Model year record
1996 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls & problems
The 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan.
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 coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 2 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices; Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 2 | — |
| Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR DEFECTS AND IS A BIG SAFETY HAZARD. HE BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED RELATING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 21,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *TS THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND CAUSED THE LICENSE PLATE AND HOLDER TO BE TORN OFF. *NM
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ADJUST OUTWARD .AS INSTALLED THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO CENTER .IN ORDER TO SEE BEHIND YOU YOU MUST LEAN TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO CLEAR THE FIELD OF VIEW.I WEIGH 260 AND HAVE WIDE SHOULDERS WHICH COMPLICATES THE MATTER. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BACK BRAKES DON'T ENGAGE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
INNER WELD ON INNER PIPES (EXHAUST PIPE) BROKE, CAUSING NOISE AND EXHAUST LEAK.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
THE GAS TANK BUILDS UP PRESSURE AND DUMPS THE GAS OUT OF THE TANK ONTO THE GROUND.*AK
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS, DEALER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS FROM MANUFACTURER. RECALL#97V007000. *AK
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
THE SIDE MIRROR CAME OFF.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.