NHTSA Complaint #10005395 — 2001 KAWASAKI KLR650
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10005395 |
| Vehicle | 2001 KAWASAKI KLR650 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 12,800 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KS |
Consumer Description
FAILURE OF COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTER. PART SHATTERED INTO THREE PIECES. ONE PIECE LOST IN CRANKCASE, REQUIRING FURTHER DIASSAMBLY OF ENGINE TO RECOVER
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