NHTSA Complaint #10171528 — 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10171528 |
| Vehicle | 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 9,860 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
FAILURE: THE IDLER SHAFT SPRING (KAWASAKI PART NO. 92144-1860) WAS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TENSION ON THE BALANCER IDLER LEVER. THIS CREATES A SITUATION WHERE THE BALANCER CHAIN COULD BECOME LOOSE, JUMP OFF THE GEARING, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE AND FINAL DRIVE SYSTEM TO LOCK-UP. THEORY OF OPERATION: 1) THE BALANCER IDLER LEVER (KAWASAKI PART NO. 13168-1436); AND, 2) THE IDLER SHAFT SPRING (KAWASAKI PART NO. 92144-1860). THE TWO PARTS SERVE TO MAINTAIN TENSION ON THE BALANCER CHAIN. CORRECTION: THE ORIGINAL PARTS WERE REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE FAILED PART IS AVAILABLE FROM THE OWNER. *NM
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