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CFMoto CHG CF 250 Recall

CHG CF250T V3 2005-2009
CHG CF250T V5 2005-2009

Manufacturer:
CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 13, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V027000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A


Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 6405
Summary:

 CFMOTO POWERSPORTS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SCOOTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2005, AND DECEMBER 31, 2009. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE intended to be MANUFACTURED AS SCOOTERS AND THEREFORE LACK A REAR WHEEL FOOT BRAKE AS REQUIRED FOR MOTORCYCLES BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence:

 THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
Remedy:

 CFMOTO POWERSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RIGHT FOOT CONTROL REAR WHEEL BRAKE KIT

So, at what point did some knucklehead in China say "how about we start building motorcycles and just use our old scooter design for the brakes, guys?" And they don't even bother to see if it's legal? Dumb. Just plain dumb. Okay, maybe worse than dumb.

Only thing dumber is that CFMOTO is saying they aren't even going to tell their dealers about the recall though until June and they won't tell their customers who bought the bad motorcycles until July 2010. What is this? A secret? Or is it a plan to give its dealers a chance to quietly unload all the recalled motorcycles before the public finds out and maybe before the dealers themselves know what they are doing?

If you've got a bad bike, be careful. There's a reason they require brakes on the wheels, both the wheels. If you've got a lemon CFMoto, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Aprilla RSV4 Recall

APRILLA RSV4 2010
Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 25, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V029000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 335
Summary:

 PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 APRILIA RSV4 "FACTORY¿ AND RSV4 "R" MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2, 2009, AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. IN MANUFACTURING THE CONNECTING RODS, A PROCESS WAS USED TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD IN ORDER TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS PROCESS INTRODUCED STRESSES INTO THE RODS WHICH GREATLY AFFECTED STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY.
Consequence:

 CONNECTING RODS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES COULD FAIL AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:

 PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINES

In other words, the engine falls apart while you are riding it? And they say that it "could" cause an accident? What, are they thinking the engine will fall apart while it's parked in the garage? Go figure.

If you've got a lemon Aprilla, or a lemon Piaggio, or any other motorcycle lemon, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.