1999 Kawasaki VulcanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other Vulcan 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 Vulcan median. How we score
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- Caution
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What Vulcan owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WAS DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT 70MPH WHEN IT SUDDENLY STALLED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR. MOTORCYCLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK
THE PLASTIC GEAR THAT EXTENDS TO THE OIL PUMP COULD STRIP OR MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ONCE THE MOTORCYCLE IS DRIVEN AND GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE, THE MOTORCYLCE WILL NOT RUN AFTER IT IS SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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