no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
2006 Kawasaki VN900B6fProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6f, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6f has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Kawasaki VN900B6f recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Ignition: module
Risk. THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kawasaki.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other VN900B6f year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VN900B6f median. How we score
'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VN900B6f owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO LOSE BATTERY POWER IN MID-DECEMBER 2008 AND I THOUGHT THE BATTERY MAY BE FAILING. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED EASILY FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF. ON NEW YEAR'S DAY I WENT OUT TO RIDE AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED SLUGGISHLY. I GOT TO THE FIRST STOPPING…
Own a 2006 VN900B6f?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.