2006 Kawasaki VN900D6F: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
1,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 12 complaints (58.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Suspension:Front: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 7; 2008: 2; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10158758 · 2006-06-01 (June 1, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND DOWN SHIFTING FROM ANY SPEED AND ANY GEAR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CLUTCH WAS ADJUSTED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE IS A 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 LT. *AK UPDATED 7/5/2006 - THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND THE MOTORCYCLE NO LONGER STALLS.*NM
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10174670 · 2006-11-29 (November 29, 2006)
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I BOUGHT A NEW 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE (MODEL: VN900B6F) ON NOV 8, 2006 FROM A LOCAL DEALER AND HAVE EXPERIENCED 4 ENGINE STALL EVENTS TO THIS POINT. THE FIRST 2 EVENTS OCCURRED ON SEPARATE DAYS AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED FROM A COLD STATE (AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT) AND RIDDEN ABOUT 2 BLOCKS. WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE DID NOT RETURN TO IDLE, BUT INSTEAD STALLED. AT THAT POINT IN TIME, THE MOTORCYCLE HAD ABOUT 200-300 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE THIRD STALL EVENT OCCURRED AFTER…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10174670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186224 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
2006 KAWASAKI VN900B MOTORCYCLE THROTTLE FAILED TO CLOSE WHILE IN THIRD GEAR ONLY, CAUSING UNEXPECTED CONTINUED ACCELLERATION. SELLER CLAIMED TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF WIDELY REPORTED PROBEM, OR REMEDY OF SUCH. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR A MOTORCYCLE RIDER TO HAVE ENGINE CONTINUE SPEEDING WHEN THROTTLE HAS BEEN CLOSED. *AK!
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186238 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
I EXPERIENCED THE 900 THROTTLE STICK PROBLEM OM MY KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 MOTORCYCLE. I WAS CRUISING ON A SIDE ROAD ABOUT 40 MPH IN 3RD GEAR. I ROLLED THE THROTTLE OFF TO SLOW DOWN, AND IT JUST KEPT GOING. I PULLED THE CLUTCH AND REVED IT A FEW TIMES AND IT WENT AWAY. IT HAPPENED 2-3 TIMES ALL WITHIN A SPAN OF 4-5 MINUTES. I DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM IN ANY OTHER GEAR. MANY PEOPLE WERE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM ON THE KAWASAKI FORUM AT TTP://WWW.KAWASAKIMOTORCYCLE.ORG/FORUM/ THE THROTTLE STICK PROBLEM ALWAYS APPEARED TO HAPPEN AROUND 35-40 MPH IN 3RD…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186239 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CLASSIC 2006 HAS A THROTTLE STICKING PROBLEM WHERE THE THROTTLE WILL NOT DISENGAGE INTERMITTANTLY WHEN IN 3RD GEAR, USUALLY CLOSE TO 35-40 MPH. DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH WILL ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 3,453 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186239 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186244 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
I OWN A 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 CLASSIC. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCEING A THROTTLE STICKING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE BIKE AND NEITHER MY DEALER NOR KAWASAKI HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE THROTTLE ONLY STICKS IN 3RD GEAR AROUND 40 MPH. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186245 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
WHILE RIDING MY 2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 IN THIRD GEAR, BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH THE THROTTLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STICK AND MAINTAIN THAT SPEED EVEN WHEN I ROLLED V OFF THE THROTTLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE THROTTLE HAS DISENGAGED WHEN I BRAKE HARD ENOUGH, ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, OR REV THE THROTTLE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT LEAST 40-50 TIMES IN THE MONTHS I HAVE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH IS COMPOUNDED BY THE FACT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS FAVORED BY MANY NEW RIDERS. MY KAWASAKI DEALER CLAIMED TO CONTACT KAWASAKI ABOUT THE IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186486 · 2007-03-29 (March 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. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186486 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V215000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Reported: 2007-05-17 (May 17, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL UNDER DECELERATION DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V114000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2008-03-11 (March 11, 2008)
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗