Wednesday

Harley Davidson FXDF Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
Harley Davidson FXDF, H-D FXDF 2010
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 19, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V329000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY Potential Number of Units Affected: 70
Summary:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FXDF MOTORCYCLES WITH FORK LEG ASSEMBLIES (LH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THESE FORK LEG ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED USING THE WRONG SPRINGS.
Consequence:
MOTORCYCLES CONTAINING THE WRONG SPRINGS WILL HAVE REDUCED SUSPENSION EFFECTIVENESS WHICH MAY RESULT IN REDUCED TRACTION ON IRREGULAR ROAD SURFACES, AND WILL ALSO HAVE A DIFFERENT LEAN ANGLE WHEN PARKED ON THE SIDE STAND, POSSIBLY AFFECTING PARKING STABILITY. THIS CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS

Got a lemon Harley Davidson motorcycle? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes and getting you back your money is what we do. We've helped thousands of clients since 1978. If you've got a lemon, don't take a chance. We can help.

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Monday

Ducati MTS1200 Recall

It's the third recall we've been notified of just today on this bike model. What's up Ducati?

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI MTS1200 2010

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		 Mfr's Report Date: JUL 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V358000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 196

Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 MOTORCYCLES. DURING PRODUCTION AN INCORRECT SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE MOTORCYCLE'S STEERING HEAD. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE STEERING HEAD TO POSSIBLY BECOME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence:
ANY LOOSENING OF THE STEERING HEAD COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING HEAD SCREW WITH THE CORRECT SCREW.

Got a bad Ducati bike? Is it a lemon motorcycle? Then get a Burdge attorney and get your money back so you can go buy a bike that runs right. It's quite an understatement to say (see above) that the loosening of the steering head could 'adversely affect" one's ability to steer a motorcycle.

If you've got a lemon Ducati, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Ducati MTS1200 Recall

When it rains, it pours for Ducati.
Vehicle Make / Model: 		Model Year(s):
DUCATI MTS1200 2010

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		 Mfr's Report Date: JUL 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V357000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND Potential Number of Units Affected: 495
Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 S TOURING EDITION MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE'S CENTER STAND MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE CENTER STAND TO POSSIBLY BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS INTENDED MOUNTING POSITION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.
Consequence:
ANY DISPLACEMENT OF THE CENTER STAND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE CENTER STAND SCREWS APPLY THREAD-LOCKING COMPOUND AND REINSTALL THE SCREWS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Got a lemon Ducati motorcycle? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes, and getting you back your money, is what we've been doing since 1978.
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Ducati MTS1200 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI MTS1200 2010

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		 Mfr's Report Date: JUL 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V356000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Potential Number of Units Affected: 396
Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CABLES MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UPPER EDGE OF THE RADIATOR DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLES TO BECOME CHAFED BY THE RADIATOR RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.
Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE CABLES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE MOTORCYCLE'S THROTTLE OPERATION AND THEREBY REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALER WILL SECURE THE THROTTLE CABLES TO THE FRAME ABOVE THE RADIATOR TO PREVENT CONTACT.

Got a lemon Ducati motorcycle? Get a Burdge attorney. We've helped thousands of vehicle owners get back their money and get a new motorcycle, a new car, new truck or other vehicle. Since 1978, it's what we do.
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Yamaha YZF-R6 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA YZF-R6 2005-2010

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA		 Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V365000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 54000
Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS.

Got a lemon motorcycle? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Yamaha bikes is what we do. Since 1978.
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Tuesday

Yamaha FJR1300 Recall, Yamaha FZS600 Recall, Yamaha YZF-R1 Recall

Yamaha is known for its "fight at all costs" attitude when it comes to lemon bikes. And Yammie fans are a loyal bunch. But if you've got this lemon bike's stalling problems, you need help. Do you own one of these potential lemon Yamaha motorcycles?

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA FJR1300 2005
YAMAHA FZS600 2005
YAMAHA YZF-R1 2005
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Mfr's Report Date: SEP 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V360000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 180
Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.
Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.

If you've got a lemon Yamaha motorcycle, we can help. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Getting back your money makes it even better.

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Honda VTX1800 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA VTX1800 2002
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: SEP 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V362000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Potential Number of Units Affected: 688
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 VTX1800 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 14 AND OCTOBER 4, 2001. THE SWINGARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence:
THE SWINGARM COULD BREAK WHILE RIDINGCAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN CRASH.
Remedy:
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SWINGARM.

Reading this sort of makes you wonder if the welding guy was off that day.

If you've got a lemon Honda motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Getting back your money only makes it better, too.
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Buell XB12SS Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BUELL XB12SS 2009
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 02, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V347000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 405
Summary:
BUELL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 XB12SS MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND IF UNDAMAGED, INSTALL A GUIDE ON THE LINE. IF THE LINE IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND RE-ROUTED.

This isn't the way you thought the brakes would wear out, is it? If you've got a Buell lemon bike, or a lemon motorcycle of any kind, we can help. Helping bikers get rid of their lemon motorcycle and get their money back, is what we do. Call us and we can do it for you too.
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