NHTSA Complaint #10716831 — 2012 KAWASAKI KL650E
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10716831 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KAWASAKI KL650E |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 37,372 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
THE BALANCER IDLE LEVEL SPRING BROKE AND SENT METAL THROUGH THE ENGINE. AFTER DOING SOME READING I GUESS THIS IS A COMMON FAIL FOR ALL KLR650S THE AFTERMARKET WORLD CAME UP WITH AN UPGRADE TO FIX THE FLAW. THE CALL IT THE DOOHICKEY REPAIR. WHY IS KAWASAKI NOT TAKING CARE OF THE PROBLEM.