Friday

Piaggio Fly Recall, Piagio Vespa LX50 Recall, Piaggio Vespa S50 Recall, Vespa Recall

Do you own one of these potentially dangerous lemon Piaggio motorcycles or Scooters?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PIAGGIO FLY 50 2011-2012
PIAGGIO VESPA LX50 2010-2012
PIAGGIO VESPA S50 2009-2012
Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.Mfr's Report Date: DEC 19, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V603000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147
Summary:
 PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FLY 50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VESPA LX50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 VESPA S50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS. THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT MAY FAIL AND ALTER THE IGNITION TIMING.
Consequence:
 IMPROPER IGNITION TIMING MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE BACKFIRE INTO THE AIRBOX, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy:
 PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL
If you own a lemon Piaggio or a Vespa lemon scooter, don't take a chance. Call us on our Toll Free Lemon Scooter Hotline for a free case review, 1.888.331.6422. Getting you a new scooter or your money back is what we do. Making the factory pay for it? Well, that's only fair too.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a bad bike

Sunday

Honda GL1800 Recall for Brake Troubles

Do you own one of these potentially deadly Honda GL motorcycles?

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

HONDA GL1800 2001-2010 2012

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V567000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,000

Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.

Consequence:
UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO CATCH FIRE.

Remedy:
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER

Brakes that drag? Brakes that can cause an accident? Brakes that can catch fire?
 
If you've got a lemon Honda GL motorcycle and your dealer isn't taking care of you, call our free Lemon Honda motorcycle hotline for free motorcycle lemon law help. 1.888.331.6422 Toll Free. or email us right now.
 
Burdge Law Office

Monday

CFMoto CF250T V3 and CV250T V% Recalled - Again

Do you own one of these potentially dangerous CFMoto motorcycles? This looks like the same recall that happened over a year ago (closer to two years now) but which suddenly disappeared from the federal government's recall database in less than a month or so - apparently after CFMoto tried to get the federal safety investigators to change their mind about the recall and cancel it. Well, it's back.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHG CF250T V3 2005-2009
CHG CF250T V5 2005-2009
Manufacturer: CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC.Mfr's Report Date: NOV 08, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V544000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,405
Summary:
 CFMOTO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CF250T V3, AND CF205T V5 AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THESE MODELS WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT HAND REAR WHEEL BRAKE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED RIGHT FOOT OPERATED REAR WHEEL BRAKE. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
Consequence:
 THE ABSENCE OF STANDARDIZED MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS MAY HINDER THE OPERATORS ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY BRAKE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 CFMOTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RIGHT FOOT CONTROL REAR WHEEL BRAKE KIT
If you own one of these potentially dangerous CFMoto motorcycles, and your dealer isn't helping you (if they are still in business), and the factory isn't helping either, then call us on our Toll Free Lmeon CFMoto Hotline at 1.888.331.6422 for free lemon law help, or email us right now. Getting rid of lemon CFMoto bikes and getting your money back is what we do. Making them pay for our attorney fee bill? Well, that's only fair - after all, you didn't build it that way so why should you have to pay to make them take care of you?

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Tomberlin AVL Recall

Do you own one of these potential lemon Tomberlin AVL vehicles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TOMBERLIN AVL 2012
Manufacturer: TOMBERLIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUPMfr's Report Date: NOV 07, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V535000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8
Summary:
 TOMBERLIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOMBERLIN AVL LOW SPEED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. THE SEAT BELT IDENTIFICATION TAG DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF MANUFACTURER. ACCORDINGLY, THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 500, "LOW SPEED VEHICLES."
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS, THE VEHICLE OWNER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SEAT BELT IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
Remedy:
 TOMBERLIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS
If you've got a lemon ATV, and your dealer isn't helping you - don't take a chance. Call our Toll Free ATV Lemon Law Hotline at 1.888.331.6422 for free lemon law help. Getting rid of lemon ATV's is what we do.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad ATV

Tuesday

Honda NT700 recall

Do you own one of these recalled Honda motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA / NT700 2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Mfr's Report Date: OCT 27, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V526000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120
Summary:
 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NT700V MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2009. A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL APPLIED TO THE SWINGARM MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
 IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 HONDA WILL MAIL THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION.
Labels matter for a simple reason. When they say the wrong tire pressure, you can over inflate the tires and that can lead to a blow out at highway speeds - and that can be dangerous.

If you've got a lemon Honda motorcycle, don't take a chance. If your dealer isn't helping you, call us on our toll free Honda Lemon Law hotline at 1.888.331.6422 or email us right now. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Everyday.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike

Thursday

Yamaha XVS1300 Recall, Yamaha XVS95 Recall for leaky fuel line danger

Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective lemon Yamaha motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA XVS1300/CT 2007
YAMAHA XVS95/CT 2009-2012
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V533000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,800
Summary:
 YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V STAR 950/V STAR 950 TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 XVS1300/CT (V STAR 1300/V STAR TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007. THERE MAY NOT BE A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PIPES FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THEM DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence:
 OVER TIME, PRESSURIZED FUEL CAN BEGIN LEAKING AT THE HOSE CONNECTION POINTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
 YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
When fuel lines leak, fires can result. If you own a lemon Yamaha motorcycle, don't take a chance.

If your dealer isn't helping you, call our toll free Yamaha motorcycle lemon law hotline at 1.888.331.6422 for a free case review. Or email us right now for free help.

Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Getting your money back and making Yamaha pay our attorney fees too? Well, that's just justice.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Honda NT700 Recall for Tire Danger

Do you own one of these potential lemon Honda motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA NT700 2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Mfr's Report Date: OCT 27, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V526000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120
Summary:
 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NT700V MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2009. A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL APPLIED TO THE SWINGARM MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
 IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 HONDA WILL MAIL THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION.
If you have a lemon Honda motorcycle and your dealer isn't helping you, call us on our toll free Honda lemon law hotline at 1.888.331.6422 or email us right now for free lemon law help. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike

Yamaha XTZ12B Recall for Fire Danger

Do you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA XTZ12B/BC 2012
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V532000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,069
Summary:
 YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 XTZ12B/BC (SUPER TENERE) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 01, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE FUEL PUMP O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN ITS GROOVE. IF THE TABS LOCATED AROUND THE INNER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE O쳌]RING WERE NOT SEATED INTO THE GROOVE PROPERLY DURING PUMP INSTALLATION, THE O RING SEALING LIP COULD BE PINCHED AND DAMAGED, PREVENTING PROPER SEALING.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTED UNDER THE FUEL TANK. LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
 YAMAHA DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING
Yamaha motorcycles that can burst into flames are dangerous. If you've got a lemon Yamaha and your dealer is giving you the run around, call us on our Yamaha Lemon Hotline for free help, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now for a free case review by clicking here.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Say Thanks to Those Who Served

Let's forget about recalls for a minute.

A few years ago, a local farmer came in to see me for some help. Bills and crop prices and debt had him over a barrel and we talked about bankruptcy and what it could and couldn’t do to help relieve his situation. He was a big strong man, the way some farmers just naturally are, both in his heart and his size. We were about the same age but he looked so much older.

His situation took about 5 months to get resolved but I will never forget the day that I learned that he was a chopper pilot in Vietnam about the same time as my older brother, Larry, was there. I had no clue and never would have guessed.

We both stopped what we were talking about, his own current problem, while he looked out the window and quietly talked about what it was like then, back in Vietnam. It was hard for me to look at this older and much heavier man and try to imagine what he must have looked like back in the days of 1966-'68. Now, he was mostly bald and probably weighed a lot more than he did back then, but like me he had been young once too. Now, he didn't move as quick as he undoubtedly did in 'nam either.

But you could tell from the distance in his eyes as he spoke that he had never really left it all behind him.

He talked about what it was like to fly a chopper in and out of valleys and hills and fire, dropping down as quickly as he could and picking up a wounded soldier or two and getting back out of there, wherever "there" was, as fast as he could. Nothing but plexiglass between him and the bullets.

He said he loved flying helicopters then, but that he was never in his life as scared as he was in those few minutes between the time just before he would land and when he was back out of the worst of the fire. He said they were the longest minutes of his life. He called it "dodging a lifetime of bullets," scared to death that one of them had his name on it.

He had a dusty old baseball cap in his hand as we talked. It hung loosely in his hand as he gazed aimlessly out the window. It was from some team that didn't really matter, I'm sure. His eyes were never in the room with us as he calmly and matter-of-factly talked of how men died around him and also of those who came back like him.

You could tell he had memories he wished he didn't have. He said the worst feeling he had from the whole war was that every time he'd lift off the ground he knew that while he was getting out of there, he was leaving other boys behind. He'd fly away, his heart pounding loud in his chest, while the fighting went on below him.

After a long while, he stopped talking and we just sat there, not talking at all. I could see that things were going on inside his mind and I just didn't know what to say. I was dumbstruck by this seemingly now-gentle giant of a man who had been through hell. Truth be told, I didn't think I had a right to say anything at all. After what seemed like the longest time, both of us returned to the present moment. He never spoke about it again.

It's been years now. I don't even remember his name. Probably most of the guys he saved didn't remember it either. I haven't thought of him since then until my older brother sent me a recording he found on the internet, called God's Own Lunatics (click below) that explained what it was like to be one of those foot soldiers on the ground. I clicked on it, listened, and the memory all came back to me.

I recall that he was the son of a local farmer who had gone off to war and came back all grown up - to be his father's son, a farmer again. Something about beating your swords into plows seems appropriate for me to end this note but it also seems so trivial a thing to say. I can still recall his face.
We all owe veterans a whole lot more than any of us will ever be able to repay. If you know someone who served, shake their hand and thank them. You don't need to say why. They'll know.

Tuesday

Yamaha XVS1300 Recall, Yamaha XVS95 Recall

Do you own one of these Yamaha lemon bikes?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA XVS1300/CT 2007
YAMAHA XVS95/CT 2009-2012
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V533000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,800
Summary:
 YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V STAR 950/V STAR 950 TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 XVS1300/CT (V STAR 1300/V STAR TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007. THERE MAY NOT BE A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PIPES FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THEM DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence:
 OVER TIME, PRESSURIZED FUEL CAN BEGIN LEAKING AT THE HOSE CONNECTION POINTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
 YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
Fuel sprays and fires erupt. Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective lemon Yamaha motorcycles? If your dealer isn't helping you, call us on our Yamaha Lemon Hotline for free lemon law help right now, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now by clicking here.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a lemon

Monday

Triumph 800 Recall, Sprint GT Recall

Do you own one of these potentially dangerous lemon Triumph motorcycles?
ManufacturerTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Manufactured between2011-2012
Recalled onAugust 11, 2011
Influenced byTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Number Affected134
Recalled forTOP BOX
DescriptionTRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.
ConsequencesIF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective actionDEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT
If you own a lemon Triump motorcycle and your dealer isn't taking care of you, call our Toll Free Motorcycle Lemon Law Hotline for free lemon law help, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now for a free case review.

Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do. And we make the manufacturer pay our attorney fees in motorcycle lemon law cases - so you don't have to.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a lemon bike

Wednesday

Harley Recalls 1/4 Million Bikes 'n Trikes for Brake Loss Danger

Harley Davidson just announced a recall covering over 250,000 motorcycles and trikes for a brake loss system defect covering model years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective lemon bikes?

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):


H-D FLHP 2009-2012
H-D FLHPE 2009-2011
H-D FLHR 2009-2012
H-D FLHRC 2009-2012
H-D FLHT 2009-2010
H-D FLHTC 2009-2012
H-D FLHTCU 2009-2012
H-D FLHTCUSE4 2009
H-D FLHTCUSE5 2010
H-D FLHTCUSE6 2011
H-D FLHTCUSE7 2012
H-D FLHTCUTG 2009-2012
H-D FLHTK 2010-2012
H-D FLHTP 2009-2012
H-D FLHX 2009-2012
H-D FLHXSE 2010
H-D FLHXSE2 2011
H-D FLHXSE3 2012
H-D FLHXXX 2011
H-D FLTR 2009
H-D FLTRSE3 2009
H-D FLTRU 2010-2012
H-D FLTRUSE 2011
H-D FLTRX 2010-2012
H-D FLTRXSE 2012

Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: OCT 19, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V506000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 250,757

Summary:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Consequence:
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT

If you own a lemon Harley Davidson motorcycle or a lemon Harley-Davidson trike, and your dealer isn't helping you out, call us on our Toll Free lemon Harley Hotline at 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now for free lemon law help. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. And we make the manufacturer pay our attorney fees in lemon motorcycle law cases too - that's only fair to you too.
 
Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a bad bike.

Yamaha VMX17 V-Max motorcycle recalled for engine stall and failure danger

Do you own one of these potential lemon Yamaha motorcycles?

Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     YAMAHA VMX17   2009-2011
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMfr's Report Date: SEP 26, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V483000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,300
Summary: 
  YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VMX17 (V-MAX) MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING THE YB, YCB, ZR, ZCR AG AND ACG VARIANTS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH APRIL 2011. ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES, HIGH OIL PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE OIL PUMP CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION. OIL MIGHT THEN STOP PUMPING THROUGH THE ENGINE RESULTING IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE THAT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT RESTART AGAIN.
Consequence: 
  AN ENGINE STALL CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: 
  YAMAHA DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PUMP

If you own a lemon Yamaha motorcycle and your dealer isn't taking care of you, call our Toll Free Yamaha Lemon Hotline at 1.888.331.6422 or email us right now for free lemon motorcycle help.

Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do. Getting your money back and making the factory pay our attorney fees? Well, that's only fair.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a lemon

Ohio Lemon Law Bible, free ebook, covers motorcycles & Atv's

Just released - the Ohio Lemon Law Bible - a free ebook now available from teh Ohio Lemon Law lawyers at Burdge Law Office. It covers motorcycles and all terrain vehicles sold in Ohio. Explains the law and how to use it to get your bad bike or atv replaced or your money back. And it's FREE!


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How Can this Book Help You?
Lemon Law Myths in Ohio
Bad Vehicles Happen
Your Ohio Lemon Law Rights Explained
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Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike

Monday

Ducati Diavel Recall; Weak Side Stands

Do you own one of these potential lemon Ducati motorcycles?

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUCATI DIAVEL     2011
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V413000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919
Summary:
 DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2011. THE SIDE STAND WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL IN THE PIVOT AREA.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE BENDING AND BREAKAGE OF THE SIDE STAND IN THE PIVOT AREA ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy:
 DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND AND PIVOT BOLT
Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike


Friday

Triumph Tiger Recall over engine stall danger

Do you own one of these potential deadly defect lemon Triumph Tiger motorcycles?

2011 Triumph Tiger 800
2012 Triump Tiger 800
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC

Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date: AUG 22, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V434000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,485
Summary:
 TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011, FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
Consequence:
 THE RIDER MAY NOTICE LOWER RPMS AND WHEN DECELERATING THE ENGINE COULD STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INTO THE MOTORCYCLES ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU).

A motorcycle that stalls on you is a dangerous bike. If you've got a lemon Triumph motorcycle, and your dealer isn't getting it fixed, we can help. Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do. Making the factory give you back your money or a new bike for free? Well, that's only fair - after all, they built it in the first place. And the Lemon Law also can make them pay the attorney fees so that you won't have to!

Call our Toll Free Lemon Triumph Motorcycle Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now for Free Lemon Law Help.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to ride a bad bike.

Tuesday

Kawasaki ZX1000JBFL Recall, Kawasaki ZX1000JBL Recall, Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL Recall, Kawasaki ZX1000KBL Recall

Do you own one of these Kawasaki motorcycles being recalled because of wiring defects that can cause the engine to shut off while being ridden and cause a crash?

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KAWASAKI ZX1000JBFL     2011
     KAWASAKI ZX1000JBL     2011
     KAWASAKI ZX1000KBFL     2011
     KAWASAKI ZX1000KBL     2011
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 07, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V363000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,560
Summary:
 KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NINJA ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE REAR FENDER OR BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT COVER. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HARNESS AND WIRING AND RESULT IN A SHORT BETWEEN WIRES AND THE FRAME OR WITHIN WIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING SUDDENLY.
Consequence:
 IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE MAIN HARNESS.

Sounds like a deadly defect and under some lemon laws (like Ohio's) the manufacturer or its dealer only gets one chance to fix it right - the first time around. After that, it's a lemon and you've got a right to have a new bike or your money back.

If you have a lemon Kawasaki motorcycle, and your dealer isn't taking care of you, call us toll free at 1.888.331.6422 or email us right now by clicking here.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to drive a bad bike.

Monday

Victory Jackpot Recall, Victory Kingpin Recall

Do you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles whose backrest can come off while you are riding it?
2006 Victory Jackpot
2007 Victory Jackpot
2008 Victory Jackpot
2009 Victory Jackpot
2010 Victory Jackpot
2011 Victory Jackpot
2004 Victory Kingpin
2005 Victory Kingpin
2006 Victory Kingpin
2007 Victory Kingpin
2008 Victory Kingpin
2009 Victory Kingpin
2010 Victory Kingpin
2011 Victory Kingpin

Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     VICTORY JACKPOT   2006-2011
     VICTORY KINGPIN   2004-2011
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Mfr's Report Date: JUL 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V346000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,688
Summary: 
  POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLES AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 VICTORY JACKPOT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY SEATS, PART NUMBERS 2876641-01 SEAT, KINGPIN TOURING, DOUBLE BACKREST AND PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: 
  THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Remedy: 
  VICTORY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEATS.

Seats that come apart while you are riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous defect. If you've got one of these potential lemon bikes and your dealer isn't taking care of you, call us, 1.888.331.6422, or email us right now, info@burdgelaw.com

Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do. Everyday for more than 25 years. And making the factory pay your attorney fees so you don't have to, well, that's only fair too.
Burdge Law Office
www.MotorcycleLemonLaw.com
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Tuesday

Arbitration can take away your lemon motorcycle rights and stick you with a bad bike

Did you know that some motorcycle dealers won't sell you a car unless you agree you won't sue them if they rip you off? It's true, but it doesn't have to be that way.

A bill was introduced in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives today to stop big business from taking advantage of US citizens by their growing routine use of fine-print mandatory binding arbitration clauses that take away your basic right to go to court. Americans need this law.

What follows is the press release issued by the National Association of Consumer Advocates. It explains what some of your legislators want to do to protect you from getting ripped off. Please read it and then write your senator or representative and tell them that you want them to vote FOR the Arbitration Fairness Act so your legal rights can still be protected.

Contact:
Alexandra Fetissoff (Sen. Franken): 202-224-4645
Kate Hansen (Sen. Blumenthal): 202-224-2823
Andrew Phelan (Rep. Johnson): 404-593-9126

Sens. Franken, Blumenthal, Rep. Hank Johnson Introduce Legislation to Protect Legal Rights of Consumers

Bill Would Remedy Supreme Court Ruling, Restore Consumers’ Rights to Justice Through Courts

WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/17/11]—Today during a press conference, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) announced the introduction of legislation that would restore consumers’ rights to seek justice through the courts. The Arbitration Fairness Act would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, and civil rights cases, and would allow consumers and workers to choose arbitration after a dispute occurred.

“Workers and consumers should never be forced to give up their rights to get hired for a job, or to get a cell phone,” said Sen. Franken. “I’ve introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act to ensure that workers and consumers have the right to choose arbitration over litigation, instead of being forced into it by corporations.”

"Consumers fighting for fundamental rights against giant corporations deserve their day in court," said Sen. Blumenthal. "This new law would protect countless consumers in Connecticut and around the country from powerful companies that take advantage of them. When individuals have legitimate claims against big corporate interests, they have the right to a level playing field. "

“Forced arbitration clauses undermine our indelible Constitutional right to take our disputes to Court,” said Rep. Johnson. “They benefit powerful business interests at the expense of American consumers and workers. These bills are designed to defend our rights and to re-empower consumers.”

In AT&T v. Concepcion, consumers brought a claim against AT&T for false advertising. However, because the value of their case was only $30, their case was consolidated into a class action. AT&T sought to block the lawsuit by pointing to the mandatory arbitration clause in the service contract but lower courts applying state law rightly invalidated the arbitration clause because it banned class actions entirely.

In its 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court overturned these lower court decisions which sought to protect consumers. The majority of the Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) barred state courts from protecting consumers from these arbitration clauses. However, the FAA was originally passed to ensure that the courts enforced commercial arbitration agreements between two companies, not between companies and consumers. The Supreme Court’s expanded interpretation of the FAA allows companies to insulate themselves from liability when they defraud a large number of customers of a relatively small amount of money.

What the Arbitration Fairness Act Does:

  • Restores the original intent of the FAA by clarifying the scope of its application.
  • Amends the FAA by adding a new chapter invalidating agreements that require the arbitration of employment, consumer, or civil rights disputes made before the dispute arises.
  • Restores the rights of workers and consumers to seek justice in our courts.
  • Ensures transparency in civil litigation.
  • Protects the integrity of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, among others.

A longtime advocate for consumers and workers in cases of forced arbitration, in 2009 Sen. Franken passed legislation with bipartisan support that restricts funding to defense contractors who commit employees to mandatory binding arbitration in the case of sexual assault and other civil rights violations. Rep. Johnson, a longtime champion of workers and consumer rights, first introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act in 2007.

At today’s press conference, Sens. Franken and Blumenthal and Rep. Johnson were joined by Deepak Gupta, an attorney with Public Citizen who argued on behalf of consumers in the AT&T v. Concepcion case before the Supreme Court, Hassan Zavareei, an attorney with Tycko & Zavareei LLP, and Nancy Zirkin, the Executive Vice President for Policy at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

To find out more about "Binding Mandatory Arbitration" and how some business use it to rip you off, click here: www.ArbitrationSucks.com.

Wednesday

the games Harley plays with their customers - it never quits

The very first blog we ever wrote was about Harley Davidson and the games they were playing with their customers back then. Well, here we go again.

Harley Davidson has a pretty good reputation with bikers. They've been around a long time and the quality is pretty good, but lately we've been seeing them and their dealers play the same game over and over.

You go and buy a bike and, of course, the dealer talks you into adding on a new "aftermarket" exhaust to give it that genuine throaty "Harley sound" that you expect from a real Harley bike.

Then a few months later it blows a head gasket, starts vibrating bad, throws a drive belt, the battery goes dead and the fuel mileage sucks. The dealer scratches their head and calls Harley and gets nowhere. You scratch your head and call Harley and get nowhere. Is it Lemon Law Time? You betcha.

So what's really going on here? Simple. The dealer wants to make an extra 800 or so off the deal so they talk you into the new set of pipes. Then, if anything goes wrong with the bike later, Harley says you altered the bike's original equipment so now there's no warranty coverage. Even though you know it has nothing to do with the pipes, Harley still tries to stick it to you. Don't put up with it.

Legally, if you add new parts to your bike and later the bike acts up - the only question is whether those parts are the cause of your problem. If so, then no warranty coverage. If not, then they owe you.

If the add-on parts have nothing to do with the problem with your motorcycle - then Harley is still on the hook. They are liable and they can not legally try to blame it on you. Of course, that won't stop them from trying.

Best thing to do is to not buy those add-on "aftermarket" parts in the first place, of course, but if you do, then just make sure that you first ask your dealer if putting those parts on your new bike is going to void the warranty. Then when Harley (or any other manufacturer) tries to tell you that you're stuck, you can turn around and stick it back to them.

That's only fair. If they build it wrong, then they should take care of you. And if the dealer lies to you, then they should step up to it and take care of you. Either way, if it's not your fault then don't let them run over you.

Friday

Can Am Spyder Recalled

Do you own one of these potential lemon BRP Can Am Spyder Roadster motorcycles? Turns out you can accidentally go into reverse gear while you are going forward - not a good thing to happen at any speed.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RT SM5 2011
Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 07, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V081000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160
Summary:
 BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON, DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL.
Consequence:
 IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING FORWARD, VEHICLE COULD BACK UP. THIS CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED
If you've got a lemon Can Am Spyder, or any motorcycle, let us know. Getting rid of them and getting your money back is what we do.

Tuesday

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Recall

Triumph is recalling nearly 3,000 Sprint motorcycles because of dangerous wheel suspension defects. Do you own one of these potential lemon bikes? If so, the motorcycle lemon law can help you get your money back.

Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
2005-2009
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date: SEP 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V378000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,849
Summary:
 TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
If you’ve got a lemon Triumph Sprint motorcycle, or any other lemon motorcycle or lemon Atv, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free.

Our lemon law attorneys have been handling motorcycle lemon law cases since 1978. Helping consumers get rid of lemon bikes and Atv’s is what we do. Every day.


Ducati 1098R Recall, Ducati 1198S Recall, Ducati F1098 Streetfighter Recall

Ducati recalls motorcycles over engine fire risk. Do you own one of these potential lemon Ducati motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI 1098R 2009
DUCATI 1198S 2009
DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER 2010
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: SEP 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V381000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 753
Summary:
 DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
 STALLING CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF REQUIRED REPLACE AND REPOSITION THE FUEL HOSE RETAINING CLAMP.

Motorcycles that come apart on the highway aren't safe at any speed.

If you’ve got a lemon Ducati motorcycle, or any other lemon motorcycle or lemon Atv, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon bikes and Atv’s is what we do. Every day.


BMW K1300 GT Recall, BMW K1300 S Recall

BMW Recalls motorcycles over stalling defect. Do you own one of these potential lemon BMW motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW K1300 GT 2009
BMW K1300 S 2009
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V384000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,351
Summary:
 BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE SWITCHES ON THE HANDLEBARS FOR BOTH THE DIRECTION INDICATOR AND THE EMERGENCY ENGINE OFF/ENGINE-START FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL.
Consequence:
 IN SUCH A CASE, THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR AND/OR THE EMERGENCY ENGINE-OFF/START FUNCTIONS WOULD BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE. IN SOME CASES, ENGINE STALLING COULD ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS.
If you’ve got a lemon BMW motorcycle, or any other lemon motorcycle or lemon Atv, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon bikes and Atv’s is what we do. Every day.