2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F recalls and problems

The 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F 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 VN900B6F problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 800 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 VN900B6F complaints

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

Engine · at 35 miles · reported Mar 29, 2017
Stalling: bike stalls when holding clutch and stop sign or red light but cranks back up. Also when I warm it up it runs high until its warm and then misses and sometimes cuts off while being stationary. Almost got ran over at stop light when this happened once.
Electrical System · at 27,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2009
My motorcycle began to lose battery power in mid-december 2008 and I thought the battery may be failing. I replaced the battery and the motorcycle started easily for about a week and a half. On new year's day I went out to ride and the motorcycle started sluggishly. I got to the first stopping point and it failed to start. I received a jump start and was able to get the motorcycle home. I researched the issue and discovered that on 2006 model kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, the stator has a history of failure.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 700 miles · reported Sep 25, 2008
1. In third gear at 40 MPH, the vehicle will maintain speed after releasing the throttle. 2. This has occurred several times a month, maybe 5-6 times a month ever since owing the vehicle. The time before last, I almost ran into a car that was breaking hard in front of me. 3. Pulling in on the clutch is the primary way to correct the failure. Once I tested it by going up a fairly steep hill. The engine attempted to continue the same throttle amount until the bike slowed to around 15 MPH. It then felt like it was going to stall.
Structure · reported Jun 6, 2008
2006 kawasaki vn900b6f with seat sub-frame broke. Consumer states that the seat sub-frame broke at a weak point where the tubular metal was stamped flat and curved downward. The consumer stated he noticed the rear fender shaking and moving with an extreme amount of play.
Exterior Lighting · at 8,626 miles · reported Nov 19, 2007
Premature headlight failure occurred---less than 12 months from original (New) purchase. The physically large headlight housing is attached to the motorcycle frame in only two locations, both on the bottom of the housing. This allows the headlight housing to vibrate significantly from normal road vibration. This vibration is especially noticeable during nighttime operation, so much so that the shaking of the headlight beam itself is very distracting to the rider and could also be considered a safety hazard. Since the lamp within the headlight housing also vibrates, this causes very early…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F: 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 VN900B6F?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 800 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.