CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Kawasaki KL650A has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2006 Kawasaki KL650A recalls
Most common 2006 Kawasaki KL650A problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
2006 KAWASAKI KLR 650 BALANCER TENSIONER SPRING FAILURE. SYMPTOMS LOUD ENGINE NOISE AND POOR ENGINE OPERATION. THE FAILURE WAS CAUGHT IN TIME BEFORE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE COULD TAKE PLACE. I PURCHASED A BALANCER LEVER UPGRADE KIT FROM EAGLE MANUFACTURING OF CALIFORNIA. THE COST OF THIS KIT WAS APPROXIMATELY $140.00. I ALSO PURCHASED A MOTORCYCLE JACK TO ACCOMPLISH THE REPAIR. MY LABOR WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS, THIS INCLUDED REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE COVER FROM THE FLYWHEEL AND STATOR. THEN REMOVING THE INNER FLYWHEEL SIDE COVER TO RETRIEVE THE BROKEN IDLER ADJUSTER SPRING. THE MAIN BODY OF THE SPRING WAS RETRIEVED. THE BROKEN PIECE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE ENGINE, BRAKING
PRELOAD ADJUSTER BROKE ON 2006 KLR 650 SECOND TIME I ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST IT WITH LESS THAT 10K MILES ON IT. *TR
2006 KLR 650 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE BROKEN BALANCER CHAIN LEVER EVEN THOUGH ADJUSTED REGULARLY BY KAWASAKI DEALER. METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE ENGINE CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMAGE. INCURRED SIGNIFICANT REPAIR COSTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART AND REPAIR WITH AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT AS THE KAWASAKI PART IS DEFECTIVE. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SEIZED ENGINE AND EVEN DEATH AND/OR INJURY. WOULD LIKE KAWASAKI TO INDEMNIFY ME FOR MY LOSSES AND ALSO ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL BIKES WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
2006 Kawasaki KL650A questions
Does the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Suspension (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kawasaki KL650A has been fixed?
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