CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
0Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan.
Most common 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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
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
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BACK BRAKES DON'T ENGAGE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
INNER WELD ON INNER PIPES (EXHAUST PIPE) BROKE, CAUSING NOISE AND EXHAUST LEAK.
1996 Kawasaki Vulcan questions
Does the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 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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