NHTSA Complaint #10609034 — 2012 SUZUKI LS650
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10609034 |
| Vehicle | 2012 SUZUKI LS650 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI LS650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY VISIBLE PROBLEMS. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE BLEW UP, THE BIKE FISH TAILED, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE GROUND AND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS STICKING OUT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.