CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F recalls
Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
STALLING: BIKE STALLS WHEN HOLDING CLUTCH AND STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT BUT CRANKS BACK UP. ALSO WHEN I WARM IT UP IT RUNS HIGH UNTIL ITS WARM AND THEN MISSES AND SOMETIMES CUTS OFF WHILE BEING STATIONARY. ALMOST GOT RAN OVER AT STOP LIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED ONCE.
MY MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO LOSE BATTERY POWER IN MID-DECEMBER 2008 AND I THOUGHT THE BATTERY MAY BE FAILING. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED EASILY FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF. ON NEW YEAR'S DAY I WENT OUT TO RIDE AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED SLUGGISHLY. I GOT TO THE FIRST STOPPING POINT AND IT FAILED TO START. I RECEIVED A JUMP START AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT ON 2006 MODEL KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, THE STATOR HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURE. *TR
1. IN THIRD GEAR AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL MAINTAIN SPEED AFTER RELEASING THE THROTTLE. 2. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH, MAYBE 5-6 TIMES A MONTH EVER SINCE OWING THE VEHICLE. THE TIME BEFORE LAST, I ALMOST RAN INTO A CAR THAT WAS BREAKING HARD IN FRONT OF ME. 3. PULLING IN ON THE CLUTCH IS THE PRIMARY WAY TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. ONCE I TESTED IT BY GOING UP A FAIRLY STEEP HILL. THE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO CONTINUE THE SAME THROTTLE AMOUNT UNTIL THE BIKE SLOWED TO AROUND 15 MPH. IT THEN FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. *TR
2006 KAWASAKI VN900B6F WITH SEAT SUB-FRAME BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT SUB-FRAME BROKE AT A WEAK POINT WHERE THE TUBULAR METAL WAS STAMPED FLAT AND CURVED DOWNWARD. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE REAR FENDER SHAKING AND MOVING WITH AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PLAY.
PREMATURE HEADLIGHT FAILURE OCCURRED---LESS THAN 12 MONTHS FROM ORIGINAL (NEW) PURCHASE. THE PHYSICALLY LARGE HEADLIGHT HOUSING IS ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME IN ONLY TWO LOCATIONS, BOTH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOUSING. THIS ALLOWS THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING TO VIBRATE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM NORMAL ROAD VIBRATION. THIS VIBRATION IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE DURING NIGHTTIME OPERATION, SO MUCH SO THAT THE SHAKING OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ITSELF IS VERY DISTRACTING TO THE RIDER AND COULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD. SINCE THE LAMP WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ALSO VIBRATES, THIS CAUSES VERY EARLY FAILURE OF THE LAMP FILAMENT. ALSO, SINCE THE HEADLIGHT IS USED IN A "DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT" FASHION,
2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F questions
Does the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Ignition:Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F has been fixed?
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