There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 2013
The bike completely went dead while riding. It turned out to be a wire in the wiring harness was rubbed through the insulation where the wiring harness runs under the fuel tank causing the master fuse to blow. If this would have happened on a busy road at night I could have crashed or been run over. There have been many reports of chafed wires in the same location on the vulcan forums.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 3, 2010
2010 kawasaki 1700 voyager ABS. The engine intermittently stalls when clutch is disengaged while coming up to stop sign or stop light. This stalling usually occurs within 5 minutes of starting motorcycle, however it has also happened at normal operating temperature. The starter needs to be used to restart motorcycle after stalling. This is a safety issue as a stalled motorcycle leaves the rider vulnerable to other vehicles on the road. This is a very well documented issue among riders of this motorcycle and kawasaki has been contacted. There is yet to be a fix to the problem. The cooling…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 217 miles · reported Aug 22, 2010
2010 kawasaki vulcan voyager 1700 ABS. The motorcycle intermittently stalls while slowing down, example pulling in the clutch while approaching a stop sign the engine will stall.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 5 miles · reported Aug 12, 2010
2010 kawasaki vulcan voyager 1700 ABS. The motorcycle intermittently stalls while slowing down, example pulling in the clutch while approaching a stop sign the engine will stall. This happens primarily within about the first 5 minutes of starting the engine, but has also happen when the engine is at normal operating temperatures. The motorcycle will generally restart as soon as the clutch is let back out however if speed is to slow use of the starter is necessary to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle has been in the shop several times and has had several excuses (Computer) in it. Kawasaki…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 400 miles · reported Jul 12, 2010
The cooling system on the motorcycle is undersized thus causing the engine to run too hot which leads to rider fatigue and overheating of the motorcycle thus leading to an unsafe condition. The manufacturer has been contacted regarding the problem but holds the position there is no problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700BAF?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 miles.
Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.