2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
The 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MY 2003 KLR650, THE IDLE SHAFT LEVER FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SURGE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. ADJUSTMENT WAS IMPOSSIBLE, AND DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED IN THE BOTTOM END OF MY ENGINE. *TR
2003 KAWASAKI WITH ENGINE FAILURE CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE BELIEVES A RECALL ACTION IS WARRANTED**NAR**CC THE TENSIONER SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK. ABOUT 10 TO 15 MILES LATER, THE BROKEN SPRING BECAME LOOSE AND DERANGED THE CAM DRIVE CHAIN CAUSING VALVE TO PISTON CONTACT AND ENGINE DAMAGE. *JB UPDATED 09/13/07. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI KL650A17
- 2003 KAWASAKI KL650A17 (current)
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