2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your VN900D8F?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 08V473Sep 18, 2008604 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 08V114Mar 11, 200831,789 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2008-04-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 T

2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F questions

Does the 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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