2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero recalls and problems

The 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero recalls

Recall 15V-550: Electrical System

Reported Sep 1, 2015 · 11,836 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 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 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero complaints

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

Steering · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 4, 2017
Steering has a unsafe wobble if you let go of the handlebars at all the front tire starts to wobble real bad causing unsafe condition going down the road at 35 MPH and above. The dealer knows about the problem and says it is caused by cheap steering bearings. I know of about 100 people in our club with this problem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero: 15V-550 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 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.