2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F recalls and problems

The 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F has 2 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F recalls

Recall 08V-114: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 11, 2008 · 31,789 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Recall 07V-215: Electrical System

Reported May 17, 2007 · 5,906 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Problem: Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (Ecu).

Risk: This could create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ECU with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling. The recall began on june 19, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 15,500 miles · reported May 24, 2010

Problem: bad design of stator (Charging unit of a motorcycle) for kawasaki vulcan 900 (Years 2006 to present, including custom and lt models) causes premature wear, will short out engine, could cause loss of control of motorcycle. Motorcycle forums on the internet report high frequency of this kind of repair, for vehicles less than 20,000 miles. For me, I have driven my motorcycle only a year (Bought used at 600 miles, now it has 15,500 miles on it) and it now needs an expensive repair for something that should last a lot longer. Fortunately, I did not have an accident with this motorcycle…

Suspension · at 13,000 miles · reported Jun 30, 2008

Steering forks on 2006 kawasaki vn900 are out of alignment. Inline stability affected if handlebars turned to straighten forks. Stability in turns compromised due to misaligned forks/handlebars. Tire wear on first set of tires supports statement. Tire wear on new tires was evident immediately after install. Bike has never been "dropped", nor has ever suffered any structural damage due to collision or road hazard. Problem has been reported to dealer. Problem has been denied by kawasaki. Kawasaki denies problem exists. Kawasaki blames dealer but has failed to offer technical support. Other…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 3,400 miles · reported Apr 27, 2008

I have a 2006 vulcan classic lt motorcycle. I have had several occurrences of the throttle sticking when I start downshifting to slow down. This problem has caused two near misses for me. The first incident occurred in october 2007. I was approaching a round about I was down shifting to slow down and the throttle stuck which forced me to break hard and it made me fishtail and very miss the motorcycle in from of me. The second incident occurred april 26, 2008. I was approaching an intersection and I had to make a turn, my light was green so started to down shift from 3rd gear to second to make…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 1,200 miles · reported May 7, 2007

I have a kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, and if riding in 3rd gear around 35-40 MPH and let off the throttle, the motorcycle continued to accelerate. I have taken it back to the dealer and they were not very helpful with the problem. Also, kawasaki denied the problem.

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Mar 29, 2007

Speedometer on 2006 kawasaki 900 lt classic is 10 MPH off. Contacted kawasaki and they said all big bore motorcycles are off. I checked my motorcycle with radar and my own car and it was 9-10 MPH to fast. I also checked other motorcycles in the same class as mine and found them to be fast. This can lead to citations from law enforcement and possible accidents.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F: 08V-114 (fuel system, gasoline), 07V-215 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (7 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,200 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.