The 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,800 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAN RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP PLATE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A MOLDED HOSE THAT CURVES AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMP PLATE. ALSO, A NEW BRACKET AND GROMMET WILL BE ADDED TO HOLD THE NEW HOSE IN POSITION. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vulcan 1500 drifter. While parked in the garage, the contact's 2.5 year old grandson knocked over the vehicle. The handle bars were turned to the right, which was the reason why his grandson was able to push over the vehicle. The owner's manual stated that the…”
“Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle was purchased with substantial problems with the fuel system, and the fuel hose. The manufacturer had sent recall letters on two separate occasions concerning the fuel system campaign id #99v67000. The motorcycle's engine compartment caught on fire while the…”
“Consumer was preparing for a ride and one of the bolts had broken. Seat was supported by 2 small bolt. One showed more stress than the other . Consumer has notified manufacturer. Please provide further information.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.