How many recalls does the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan have?

The 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer was taking motocycle to dealership for a replacement part, handle bars just broke off, two bolts became unattached. *ak”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2000-08-09

“The oil drive gear in this model has the potential to fail causing engine to seize. I personally have not had a failure.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.