2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2015-09-01 · campaign 15V550000 · 11,836 vehicles
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
What owners report
2016-07-04 · Service Brakes · 6,500 mi“i experienced a commonly-reported (see internet owner groups such as "reddit", "www.vulcanforums.com", "the vulcan bagger association", etc.) cruise control and brake light failure during the warranty period. the switches located under the various controls of the motorcycle (clutch, front brake, rear brake) are not sealed and in inclement weather …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.