CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (7 reports).
2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F recalls
Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
PROBLEM: BAD DESIGN OF STATOR (CHARGING UNIT OF A MOTORCYCLE) FOR KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 (YEARS 2006 TO PRESENT, INCLUDING CUSTOM AND LT MODELS) CAUSES PREMATURE WEAR, WILL SHORT OUT ENGINE, COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE FORUMS ON THE INTERNET REPORT HIGH FREQUENCY OF THIS KIND OF REPAIR, FOR VEHICLES LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. FOR ME, I HAVE DRIVEN MY MOTORCYCLE ONLY A YEAR (BOUGHT USED AT 600 MILES, NOW IT HAS 15,500 MILES ON IT) AND IT NOW NEEDS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD LAST A LOT LONGER. FORTUNATELY, I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE; BUT SURE COULD HAVE! *TR
STEERING FORKS ON 2006 KAWASAKI VN900 ARE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. INLINE STABILITY AFFECTED IF HANDLEBARS TURNED TO STRAIGHTEN FORKS. STABILITY IN TURNS COMPROMISED DUE TO MISALIGNED FORKS/HANDLEBARS. TIRE WEAR ON FIRST SET OF TIRES SUPPORTS STATEMENT. TIRE WEAR ON NEW TIRES WAS EVIDENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALL. BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN "DROPPED", NOR HAS EVER SUFFERED ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN DENIED BY KAWASAKI. KAWASAKI DENIES PROBLEM EXISTS. KAWASAKI BLAMES DEALER BUT HAS FAILED TO OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT. OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED ON INTERNET FORUMS OF SAME CONCERN, KAWASAKI DENIES OTHER OWNERS HAVE RAISE
I HAVE A 2006 VULCAN CLASSIC LT MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF THE THROTTLE STICKING WHEN I START DOWNSHIFTING TO SLOW DOWN. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED TWO NEAR MISSES FOR ME. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN OCTOBER 2007. I WAS APPROACHING A ROUND ABOUT I WAS DOWN SHIFTING TO SLOW DOWN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK WHICH FORCED ME TO BREAK HARD AND IT MADE ME FISHTAIL AND VERY MISS THE MOTORCYCLE IN FROM OF ME. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED APRIL 26, 2008. I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND I HAD TO MAKE A TURN, MY LIGHT WAS GREEN SO STARTED TO DOWN SHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR TO SECOND TO MAKE MY TURN, THE NEXT THING I KNEW I WAS IN THE LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. LUCKILY THE CAR COMING AT ME S
I HAVE A KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, AND IF RIDING IN 3RD GEAR AROUND 35-40 MPH AND LET OFF THE THROTTLE, THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL WITH THE PROBLEM. ALSO, KAWASAKI DENIED THE PROBLEM. *AK
SPEEDOMETER ON 2006 KAWASAKI 900 LT CLASSIC IS 10 MPH OFF. CONTACTED KAWASAKI AND THEY SAID ALL BIG BORE MOTORCYCLES ARE OFF. I CHECKED MY MOTORCYCLE WITH RADAR AND MY OWN CAR AND IT WAS 9-10 MPH TO FAST. I ALSO CHECKED OTHER MOTORCYCLES IN THE SAME CLASS AS MINE AND FOUND THEM TO BE FAST. THIS CAN LEAD TO CITATIONS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS. *JB
2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F questions
Does the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F: 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 VN900D6F?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F has been fixed?
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