2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan.

Most common 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3

What owners report

2018-05-17, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND THE MOTORCYCLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH INTO FIRST GEAR, BUT THE MOTORCYCLE SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
2002-11-25, Power Train
NO PARTS AVAILABLE THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT. THE BUSINESS NAME IS FLORIDA SPORTS 772 286 1850 [XXX] TS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2002-08-30, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE.*AK

2002 Kawasaki Vulcan questions

Does the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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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