Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Kawasaki owner's manual (2024), verified Sep 2026

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 7,600 mi or 12 months
Coolant every 22,800 mi or 36 months
Air filter
Brake fluid

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Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago
15V550000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch affects 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.

Remedy: 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.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)?

Service every 7,600 mi or 12 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki owner's manual (2024)).

How often should the coolant be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)?

Service every 22,800 mi or 36 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki owner's manual (2024)).