2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN900B8F years
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 900 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~900 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%900——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 11, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V114000 · 31,789 vehicles

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 7, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10233362

Other Kawasaki VN900B8F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900B8F model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.