NHTSA Complaint #10000978 — 1999 KAWASAKI KLR650 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000978
Vehicle	1999 KAWASAKI KLR650
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 12, 2000
Date Filed	January 12, 2003
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL

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