2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN900C8F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F recalls (2)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 604 my 2008 vulcan vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f, and vn900b9fl motorcycles. Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. Note: some spare part replacement fuel tanks are involved in this campaign. The following motorcycle models may have had one of these replacement fuel tanks installed: my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900d6f, my 2007 vn900c7f, vn900d7f, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f motorcycles. Please contact your dealer if you have any questions or concerns about these replacement fuel tanks.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Other Kawasaki VN900C8F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900C8F model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.