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2006 Kawasaki VN900D6flProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6fl, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage31kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6fl has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Kawasaki VN900D6fl 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-114 · Mar 11, 2008 · 31,789 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 VN900D6fl 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 VN900D6fl median. How we score

'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VN900D6fl owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOUND FENDER MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN IN TWO PLACES AFTER GOING ONLINE TO SEE HOW TO TIGHTEN REAR FENDER WHICH I FOUND TO BE LOOSE.I READ WHERE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL DATING BACK TO 2006. ALSO SEEN WHERE THE STATOR CHARGING UNIT ON THIS MODEL HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS,WHICH I HAD…
Complaint 10552959 · Nov 19, 2013 · 31,000 miles

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