NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F, describing incidents dated June 27, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10233362 · Filed
HOT AIR FROM BELOW SEAT AREA OF ENGINE OR RADIATOR BURNED AND BLISTERED MY LEGS (ABOVE KNEE CREASE AND BELOW KNEE CREASE ON BACK OF LEGS, I HAVE PICTURES OF BURNS). *TR
FUEL HOSE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
NHTSA #08V114000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2008 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 31,789 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC 08-05 · Owners notified March 17, 2008 · Vehicles built February 7, 2007 – September 20, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 08-05.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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