CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (1 report).
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 recalls
Most common 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT'S 2.5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON KNOCKED OVER THE VEHICLE. THE HANDLE BARS WERE TURNED TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WAS THE REASON WHY HIS GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO PUSH OVER THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE HANDLE BARS SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE LEFT SO THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WOULD NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO KNOCK OVER THE VEHICLE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,020.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED WITH SUBSTANTIAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE FUEL HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD SENT RECALL LETTERS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM CAMPAIGN ID #99V67000. THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH. THE MOTORCYCLE BURNED UP DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THEIR FACILITIES FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DETERMINED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE FIT THE RECALL LIST AND THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT AN INSPECTOR FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION. THE I
CONSUMER WAS PREPARING FOR A RIDE AND ONE OF THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN. SEAT WAS SUPPORTED BY 2 SMALL BOLT. ONE SHOWED MORE STRESS THAN THE OTHER . CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 questions
Does the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500: 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 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has been fixed?
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