NHTSA Complaint #10000465 — 1998 KAWASAKI KLR650

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000465
Vehicle	1998 KAWASAKI KLR650
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	December 29, 2002
Date Filed	January 2, 2003
Mileage	9,749 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

A BROKEN IDLER SHAFT LEVER (DOOHICKEY) CAUSED MOTOR CYCLE TO SIEZE.

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