Motorcycle Warnings & Recalls
A large number of serious or fatal auto accidents involve motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last year more than 50,000 motorcyclists were injured and 3,276 motorcyclists died in motorcycle accidents. Moreover, the NHTSA reports that motorcycle accidents are particularly devastating - an estimated 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death, compared to the 20% injury and fatality rate for passenger vehicle accidents.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:20 | Written by Motorcycle Recall Lawyer |
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Normally, these scooters have an on/off switch located on the right side handlebar, and a high/low beam headlight switch on the left side handlebar. The switches on these models were mixed up (the on/off switch is on the left handlebar and the light switch on the right). This manufacturing defect fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 "Motorcycle Controls and Displays," and has caused driver confusion and error. Dealers will repair the scooters and reverse the switch locations free of charge. Owners affected by this recall will supposedly be notified shortly. For more information contact E-ton at 1-866-224-3318. Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:43) |
E-Ton recently announced that they wil be recalling 25,176 certain model year 1999-2010 50CC and 150CC, Beamer 1, Beamer II, and Beamer III scooters, and certain model year 2007-2009 50CC and 150CC Matrix scooters.|
Tuesday, 01 March 2011 19:42 | Written by Suzuki Recall Lawyer |
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Suzuki recently recalled 73,426 certain model year 2008-2010 motorcycles that were manufactured from July 2007 through September 2009. The motorcycles currently under recall are those equipped with Suzuki part numbers The recall is expected to begin on or about March 2, 2011. Suzuki is supposed to notify owners affected by the recall, advising them to take their motorcycle into the nearest dealership where Suzuki distributors will replace the regulator or rectifier with an improved part, free of charge. For more information contact Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Last Updated (Tuesday, 01 March 2011 20:06)
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 06:07 | Written by Harley-Davidson Recall Lawyer |
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February 7, 2011
Harley-Davidson will notify owners on or before the recall is put into effect on February 21, 2011. After inspection, dealers will replace the faulty BMC free of charge. For more information regarding this recall contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056 or the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Last Updated (Thursday, 17 February 2011 23:56)
Monday, 31 January 2011 23:52 | Written by Motorcycle Recall Lawyer |
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January 31, 2011 Nearly 4000 model year 2006 Multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006 Multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009 Multistrada 1100 motorcycles were recalled due to the possible occurrence of fuel leakage at the fuel tank pump flange seal. This leakage increases the risk of fires, accidents, injuries, and deaths. Registered owners of the Ducati motorcycles affected are advised to bring their motorcycle into the nearest dealership where dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring, free of charge. For more information regarding the recall, owners can contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Thursday, 13 January 2011 03:57 | Written by Motorcycle Recall Lawyer |
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The long-time trusted Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Corporation recalled some of its 2009 and 2010 touring bikes, including CVO Touring and Trike Products, after investigators discovered problematic fuel leaks resulting from fuel tanks easily distorted by front-end collisions. This distortion of the fuel tank mount, which could lead to leaks and fires, affected 111, 569 motorcycles made between June 6, 2008 and November 19, 2009. Last Updated (Thursday, 17 February 2011 22:25)
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Harley-Davidson is recalling 6,964 of their 2011 Softail Motorcycles manufactured from June 7, 2010 through October 8, 2010. These models may have a body control module (BMC) case that was not properly sealed, which could allow water to pass into the BMC. This could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of accident, injury, and death.