NHTSA Complaint #11583209 — 2023 KAWASAKI KLR650

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11583209
Vehicle	2023 KAWASAKI KLR650
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 12, 2024
Date Filed	April 16, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MT

Consumer Description

I bought the motorcycle new from the dealer. At low speeds (12mph - 30 moh), the steering "catches" or "falls off" suddenly. Sometimes if feels like there are notches in the steering. I took it to the dealer to fix and they loosened the steering head nut above the head bearings. It seemed OK for about 50 miles and then came back even worse. Now the steering is so bad it is barley rideable.

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