Thursday

Subaru Baja Recall

2005 SUBARU BAJA
2006 Subaru Baja

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V277000
EA09007NHTSA Action Number: EA09007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15633

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,633 Model Years 2005 and 2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE HOSE CONNECTION. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART.

If you've got a lemon all terrain vehicle or a lemon motorcycle, don't take a chance. Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Sunday

Harley Davidson FLTRSE3 Recall

H-D / FLTRSE3 2009
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMfr's Report Date: JUL 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V267000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1759
Summary:
HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 1,759 Model Year 2009 FLTRSE3 MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH BLADE REAR WHEEL ACCESSORY KITS. SOME WHEELS WITHIN THE SUBJECT POPULATION UNDERWENT A SECONDARY HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THIS SECONDARY HEAT TREATMENT, THESE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CRACK.
Consequence:
IF A CRACK IS PRESENT, IT COULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE DURING USE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL AND INSPECT THE MANUFACTURER'S CODE. WHEELS WITH THE CODES THAT INDICATE THAT THEY UNDERWENT A SECONDARY HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS WILL BE REPLACED. WHEELS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE SUSPECT CODE WILL BE RE-INSTALLED.

If you've got a lemon Harley, and your dealer won't take care of you, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. every day.
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Saturday

BMW R1200 RT Recall

Danger of brake failure causes BMW recall of motorcycles. Quantity of bikes being recalled not known yet. Do you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles?

2007 BMW R1200 RT
2008 BMW R1200Rt
2009 Bmw R 1200Rt

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V256000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: ?

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING Model Years 2007, 2008, and 2009 R1200RT MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO ROUTING AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LINES TO BE UNDER STRAIN. IN COMBINATION WITH VIBRATION DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COULD DROP RENDERING THE FRONT BRAKES INOPERATIVE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT THAT ONLY THE REAR BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL, SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING COULD RESULT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS CRASH.

Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.

If you've got a lemon BMW motorcycle, don't take a chance on its brakes failing. If your dealer won't help you and the factory is no help, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

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Monday

Roayl Enfield Bullet Recall

2009 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET ELECTRA E-5 EFI

2009 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET G5 CLASSIC EFI

2009 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET G5 DELUXE EFI

2009 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET G5 MILITARY EFI

Manufacturer: CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V235000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196

Summary: CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 196 MY 2009 BULLET ELECTRA E-5, BULLET G5 CLASSIC, BULLET G5 MILITARY, AND BULLET G5 DELUXE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH THE UNIT CONSTRUCTION, EFI ENGINE. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE THIRD GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THIRD GEAR AND CLUTCH SHAFT WITH INCREASED CLEARANCE.

Got a lemon motorcycle? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Everyday since 1978.

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Thursday

BMW K1300 GT Recall, BMW K1300 S Recall

2009 BMW K1300 GT

2009 BMW K1300 S

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V202000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected:

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND MAY 1, 2009. IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS INVOLVING INCREASED VIBRATION, THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY.

If you've got a lemon BMW motorcycle, you need a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

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Sunday

Harley Davidson FLSTSB Recall, Harley Davidson FXSTSSE2 Recall, Harley Davidson FXSTSSE3 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
H-D FLSTSB
2008 - 2009
H-D FXSTSSE2
2008
H-D FXSTSSE3
2009

Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V211000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,005

Summary: HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 11,005 FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, AND FXSTSSE3 MY 2008 AND 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE ACORN STUD AT THE BRAKE REACTION LINK MAY FALL OUT DURING USE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY TO OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ACORN STUD WITH A NEW ACORN STUD AND RETAINING CLIP.

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Monday

Ducati 1098R Recall, Ducati 1198S Recall, Ducati F1098S Recall

2009 DUCATI 1098R
2009 DUCATI 1198S
2009 DUCATI F1098S

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 28, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V197000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 732

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.

Consequence: CRACKING OF THE FORK MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.

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.

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CAN-AM Spyder Recall

Steering danger causes Bombardier recall of the BRP Can Am Spyder. Do you own one of these potentially deadly defect lemon Can-Am Spyders? Read the recall info below carefully because it uses jargon that isn't very clear.

2008 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER
2009 Can-Am Spyder Roadster

Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V162000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,932

Summary: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2009 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTERS. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OPERATOR OF AN INVOLVED VEHICLE MAY NEED TO EXERT A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OFF CENTER IN ORDER TO CORRECT VEHICLE DRIFT FROM A STRAIGHT LINE PATH. THIS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED STEERING CONTROL INPUT TORQUE MAY CAUSE A STEERING ANGLE OVERSHOOT AND AN UNEXPECTED DEVIATION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE OPERATOR'S INTENDED PATH.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS.

Bottom line? You can wreck your trike through no fault of your own.

If you've got a lemon Bombardier, or any other lemon trike, motorcycle lemon 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.

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Piaggio BV 500 Recall, Piaggio X9 500 Recall

Fuel Hose Danger Causes Piagio Recall. Do you own one of these potentially dangerous lemon scooters?

2005 PIAGGIO BV 500
2006 Piaggio BV 500
2007 Piaggio BV 500
2008 Piaggio BV 500

2005 PIAGGIO X9 500
2006 Piaggio X9 500
2007 Piaggio X9 500
2008 Piaggio X9 500

Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V188000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,428

Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 2,428 Model Years 2005 thru 2008 BV 500 AND X9 500 SCOOTERS. THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE FUEL PUMP MAY COME LOOSE. IF THIS FUEL HOSE CONNECTION IS LOOSE, OR HAS BECOME COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED, THEN THERE WILL BE A DROP IN, OR LOSS OF, FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.

Consequence: LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN ALSO RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LENGTH OF FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.

If you’ve got a lemon Piaggio scooter or a Piaggio lemon 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.

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Sunday

Fushin Youth Model ATVs Recalled

May 13, 2009
Release # 09-742
Fushin Recall Hotline: (866) 659-8600
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7051

Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Product Involved: Fushin ATVs
Units: About 650

Distributor: Fushin USA LLC, of Dallas, Texas

Hazard: These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves FXSA 002A-90cc. The size 90cc youth ATV comes in a variety of colors such as black, red, blue, yellow, green, pink, tan camo, blue camo, army camo, green camo leaf camo, pink camo and yellow/black.

Sold by: Fushin dealerships and online nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for between $250 and $350.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair.

Another Chinese product recalled ... not a surprise either since any kind of kid's toy vehicle ought to have brakes an no sharp edges. And when your kids grow up, if they get a lemon, tell them to get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon ATV's is what we do. Everyday.

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Friday

Honda CBR1000RR Recall

Water Pump Clamp Failure and leg scalding danger causes Honda to recall motorcycles. to you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles?

2008 HONDA CBR1000RR

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 19, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V174000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12894

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 Model Year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.

Consequence: IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP.

If you've got a lemon Honda bike, or any lemon motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. We've been helping bikers get rid of bad bikes since 1978. It's what we do.

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Ducati 1098R Recall, Ducati 1198 Recall, Ducati 848 Recall, Ducati F1098 Recall, Ducati Streetfighter Recall

Ducati fuel leak recalls announced.

2009 DUCATI 1098R
2009 DUCATI 1198
2009 DUCATI 1198S
2009 DUCATI 848
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER S

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V170000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1549

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 Model Year 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND Model Year 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE.

Got a flaming Ducati? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Ducati motorcycles is what we do. Helping consumers get rid of lemon bikes is what we've been doing since 1978.

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Thursday

Ducati Desmosedici RR Recall

2008 DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V160000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 396

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 396 Model Year 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SYSTEM OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK, REPOSITION AND FASTEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME.

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

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Wednesday

Ducati Monster Recall

2009 DUCATI MONSTER 696

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V142000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,755

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,755 Model Year 2009 MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLES. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE¿S LIGHTING SYSTEM OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE. DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND FASTEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME.

Got a lemon Ducati motorcycle or another lemon bike? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Sunday

Big Dog Ridgeback Recall

2005 BIG DOG RIDGEBACK

Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V147000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,257

Summary: BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR EVIDENCE OF CRACKING.

If you've got a lemon Big Dog motorcycle, you need a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Thursday

Buell Recall

2008 BUELL 1125R

2009 BUELL XB12R

2009 BUELL XB12SCG

Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 31, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V109000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3316

Summary: BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IS RECALLING 3,316 MY 2008 1125R, MY 2009 XB12R AND XB12SCG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONDITION 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, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE LINE. IF DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE HAS OCCURRED, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED

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BMW R1200 Recall

2008 BMW R1200 GS
2008 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: APR 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V129000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: ?

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNALS OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ABS COULD SWITCH OFF; HOWEVER, IN SUCH A SITUATION, A WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. NORMAL BRAKING WOULD STILL BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence: ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS

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KTM 690 Duke Recall, KTM 690 SMC Recall

2009 KTM 690 DUKE
2009 KTM 690 SMC

Manufacturer: KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: APR 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V134000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 237

Summary: KTM IS RECALLING 237 Model Year 2009 690 DUKE AND SMC MOTORCYCLES. DURING USE, THE FRONT FORKS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS; THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBE SEPARATING FROM THE AXLE CLAMP. THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT INVOLVES IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBES BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Consequence: SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT FORK TUBES

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Jonway YY150 Recall, Jonway YY50 Recall

2008 JONWAY YY150T-12

2008 JONWAY YY50QT-21A

Manufacturer: JONWAY MOTORCYCLE
Mfr's Report Date: APR 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V131000
PE09014NHTSA Action Number: PE09014

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5000

Summary: JONWAY IS RECALLING 5,000 MY 2008 YY150T-12 AND YY50QT-21A SCOOTERS. THE SCOOTERS WERE BUILT WITH 2 PIECE, INLINE, FUEL FILTERS THAT MAY BEGIN LEAKING WHERE THE TWO PIECES JOIN.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.

Got a lemon Jonway? Get a Burdge attorney. We've been getting rid of lemon scooters since 1978. It's what we do. Everyday.

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Jonway Sunny Recall

2008 JONWAY SUNNY

Manufacturer: JONWAY MOTORCYCLE
Mfr's Report Date: APR 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V132000
PE09006NHTSA Action Number: PE09006

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 180

Summary: JONWAY IS RECALLING 180 Model Year 2008 SUNNY MOTORCYCLES. THE SCOOTERS WERE INTENDED TO BE BUILT WITH RUBBER HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE THAT IS ROUTED THROUGH A RETAINER TO PREVENT FRONT TIRE CONTACT. HOWEVER, IN SOME CASES, THE RETAINER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED DURING SCOOTER ASSEMBLY. IF THE RETAINER IS MISSING, THE FROM TIRE MAY RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE.

Consequence: IF THE LINE IS RUBBED THROUGH, THE FRONT BRAKE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND ITS ROUTING. A RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SCOOTER WITHOUT RETAINERS. BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE BEEN RUBBED BY THE FRONT TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.

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