2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 19, 2013 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 31,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL problems

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

Structure1 · ~31,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%31,000——

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

2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL recalls (2)

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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.

Electrical system:ignition:moduleMay 17, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V215000 · 5,906 vehicles

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.

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.

Found fender mount bracket broken in two places after going online to see how to tighten rear fender which i found to be loose.i read where this has been an ongoing problem with this model dating back to 2006. Also seen where the stator charging unit on this model has had many problems,which i had…

Structure · received Nov 19, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10552959

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN900D6FL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900D6FL model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.