NHTSA Complaint #10683096 — 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10683096 |
| Vehicle | 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 6,060 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
30 MINUTES INTO RIDING CRUISING 65MPH MOTORCYCLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED MAKING A CLACK CLACK CLACK NOISE, LOST POWER, RPMS STARTED DROPPING, CLUTCHED IN AND COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD, BIKE SHUT OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. KAWASAKI DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM SAYING ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE A FULL ROTATION. PROBLEM ENDED UP BEING A VALVE WELDED ITSELF INTO PISTON, ALSO METAL FUSED SPARK PLUG HOLE COMPLETELY. ENGINE NO LONGER USABLE. 6,060 MILES ON MOTOR. *TR
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