Motorcycle Lemon Law

Tennessee Could Include Motorcycles Under the Lemon Law

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:59:15 +0000

The Tennessee Senate approved a proposal today to include motorcycles under the Tennessee Lemon Law with a unanimous vote of 29-0. The measure, SB2649, is sponsored by Republican Sen. Tim Burchett of Knoxville and is excellent news for Tennessee consumers with motorcycle problems.

SB2649 and it’s companion measure, HB2551, sponsored by Republican Rep. Vince Dean of East Ridge would give owners of new motorcycles the same rights as those who have cars and trucks that don’t perform properly.

In Dean’s words, “On a car, a bent frame may just make it wobble or something. But on a motorcycle a bent frame can cause an accident very easily.”

You can read HB2551 by clicking here and SB2649 by clicking here.

BMW Recalls F650 GS and F800 GS Model Motorcycles

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:04:57 +0000

BMW is recalling model year 2008 through 2010 F650 GS and F800 GS motorcycles because of an problem where the engine stalls out during operation, potentially resulting in a crash.

When the engine is running, a vacuum is created to draw fresh air into the canister that mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister and combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water could be drawn into the canister as well, causing the engine to stall.

If you are affected by this recall, you should take your motorcycle to the nearest BMW dealer who will install a new hose and route it differently so this does problem no longer occurs.

If you think your new or used motorcycle is defective or are experiencing major problems in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire or Maryland, please contact Kimmel & Silverman at 1-800-LEMON LAW or through our website’s contact us page.

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BMW Recalls over 2000 K1300 Series Sports Tourers

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:01:03 +0000

BMW USA have released a statement saying poor fuel quality may result in small deposits in the bike’s throttle bodies, which in turn can cause engine problems at low revs. The problem can cause the motor to stutter or stall. It’s reported the problem was discovered during quality control procedures.

The recall notice affects 936 K1300S motorcycles produced between September 11, 2008 and October 13, 2009, and 1,083 K1300GT models produced between Oct. 17, 2008 and Nov. 19, 2009. The recall only affects USA models and not UK models.

BMW issued a recall on these K1300 Series motorcycles.

Motorcycle Recalls from Harley Davidson and Subaru

editor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:07:58 +0000

Harley Davidson informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) www.nhtsa.gov that the company discovered a defect that could affect 111,600 motorcycles which are being recalled for consumers safety, announced the New York Times, December 11, 2009.

Harley-Davidson recalled the 2009-10 Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles due to a hazard in which the fuel tanks may leak after a severe crash and could cause “fire, injuries, or fatalities.”

Subaru has also recalled 5,700 of its 2002-03 Impreza WRX models due to a potential fuel leak hazard that could cause a fire under “extremely cold temperatures” according to a safety organization. Subaru had received 944 complaints from consumers who reported a fuel leak or the smell of gas. There was also one report of a fire.

The Subaru company sent out a letter to the agency reporting that the vehicles “do not contain a safety related defect within the meaning of federal motor safety law.” The company said that it recalled the vehicles only to relieve the owners and NHTSA of its concerns.

The safety agency permitted the recall to affect only the cold weather states such as: New York, South Dakota, Nebraska, Maine, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Colorado, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Michigan, Alaska, and Vermont.

If owners in any of the other states notice the smell of gasoline, they are advised to take the motorcycle to a dealer for the recall.

Zero Motorcycles Recall Due to Crash Hazard

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Zero Motorcycles Inc. has issued a recall on model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Electric Off-road Motorcycles. The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the “Easy” or the “0-25” mode, this can lead to full power when turning the cycle on, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider. Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries. The recalled motorcycles are white, with the Zero name and logo printed on the battery.

The Zero Motorcycles affected were sold by dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact Zero Motorcycles to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the affected motorcycles have been mailed a direct notice.

For additional information, contact Zero Motorcycles toll-free at (888) 786-9376 or (888) RUN-ZERO between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.zeromotorcycles.com.