Ducati North America has announced a voluntary recall of more than 280 units of various models of its motorcycles, at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to the potential for brake failure. 848 EVO, Hypermotard, Monster 1100 EVO, Monster 796, Multistrada 1200 ABS, and Streetfighter 848 motorcycles may have been equipped with improperly manufactured rear brake pads. All motorcycles affected by this recall were distributed in model year 2012. Due to a defective construction the friction material may become detached from the backing plate of the rear brake pads, potentially increasing the risk of an accident due to brake failure or longer than expected stopping distance. Consumers seeking more information about this recall can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline and reference campaign identification number 12V188000. Ducati has not yet made public its plan for informing owner of affected motorcycles of this potential safety issue, but the manufacturer plans to direct consumers to authorized dealerships, where the brake pads will be inspected for durability and replaced if necessary at no cost to the owners.
As a personal injury attorney in Long Beach, I am hopeful this recall can be carried out safely and effective in order to prevent any injuries that might result from this potential defect. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a recalled vehicle, please consider contacting a car accident lawyer in Long Beach.
Mobility Conquest Limited Liability Company has announced the voluntary recall of 48 of its Trike Motorcycles sold during model year 2009 and 2010 due to a potential brake defect. The Trike Motorcycle’s hydraulic service brakes may contain hoses, lines, piping and fittings that are prone to malfunction. The heat resistant protective insulation lining may not be sufficient to prevent heat dispelled by the motorcycle’s exhaust reflector from melting the brake line, causing a brake fluid leak. If the motorcycle’s brake fluid reservoir becomes depleted, the vehicle’s brakes may fail, increasing the operator’s risk of becoming involved in a potentially harmful or deadly collision.
The motorcycle manufacturer will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles of the potential safety issue. Vehicles with possibly defective brake lines can be returned to licensed Mobility Conquest dealers where they will be repaired at no cost to the consumer. For more information on the recall, contact the manufacturer directly, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline and reference campaign identification number 12V157000.
As a highly experienced car accident attorney in Fresno, I hope this recall is carried out successfully before anyone is injured by this potential safety issue. If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic collision involving a malfunctioning vehicle, please consider discussing your options for legal recourse with a licensed personal injury lawyer in Fresno.
The Kawasaki Motors Corporation of the United States of America has announced a voluntary recall of specific models of its Concours 14 Police Motorcycles due to a risk of electrical system failure. The motorcycles affected by this recall were manufactured during model years 2009 to 2012.
Accessories used in the completion of routine police work, when attached to the Concours 14’s electrical system, may cause a blow out in the motorcycle’s 30-amp main fuse. Additionally, the installation of a secondary police department issued wiring harness may cause chafing, which may also lead to a blow out in the main fuse. Blowing the main fuse can lead to engine failure, increasing the likelihood of a motorcycle crash and its ensuing injury and property damage.
Kawasaki is planning on informing consumers affected by the recall in early April 2012. The motorcycle manufacturer will provide owners with instructions for repairing the electrical system and reducing its chance of failure. Consumers seeking more information on this recall can contact Kawasaki Motors or call the National Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hot line.
As a highly experienced Riverside car accident attorney, I hope this recall is carried out quickly and thoroughly in order to reduce the danger of collision that this manufacturing defect puts police officers and motorists into. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a collision linked to a malfunctioning vehicle, please consider hiring a Riverside personal injury attorney.
According to many news sources, Yamaha Motor Corp. has issued a recall for V Star 950 and V Star 950 tourer motorcycles. Models affected by this recent recall are from 2009 through 2012. Reports from the manufacturer state that fuel leaks allegedly present in the vehicles could pose a fire hazard posing as a health threat to the riders.
The proper seal that connects the fuel pipes to the fuel hose have shown signs of malfunction. The problem may lie in the connection between all of the pipes and an improperly molded fuel hose.
As stated by the article, 2,800 motorcycles are being recalled due to this issue. Motorcycle owners who have purchased any of these recalled items should contact Yamaha to have the fuel delivery pipe completely replaced free of charge as fast as possible. Do not ride the motorcycle again until it’s fully inspected and all problems corrected.
As a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer I hope that nobody ever gets involved in an accident by riding any of these recalled bikes. I also urge all of those who unfortunately have been the victim of accidents related to defective products to call a personal injury lawyer as soon as the accident occurs.
Harley Davidson has issued a recall for their Touring, CVO Touring and Trike Motorcycles from the 2009-2012 model year due to rear-brake light issues, according to recent news sources.
About 250,757 products are affected by this recall. The rear brake light switch is located in a place that may be exposed to a lot of heat from the exhaust system. This may cause the switch to fail to activate the brake light, or to activate it without being switched on, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Harley Davidson will notify owners affected by this recall by the end of October. A free replacement will be provided.
The following models are recalled:
- 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
At our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer law firm, driver and consumer safety is our number one priority. We know that even with all of the rules and regulations imposed on product manufacturers, things can still go wrong and sometimes companies even put profit before safety. If you or a loved one has been affected by a defective car or motorcyle part, please do not hesitate to call a product defect lawyer right away. The longer you wait the more chance you have of losing evidence for your potential product liability case.
Yamaha has issued a recall for their VMX17 motorcycles due to an engine malfunction, according to recent news sources.
The recall affect about 2,300 of the the VMX17, or V-MAX, bikes. The model years affected are 2009 to 2011. The variants include the YB, YCB, ZR, ZCR, AG and ACG.
The issue is high oil pressure inside the oil pump. This pressure can cause the oil pump to malfunction. If oil ceases to run through the engine, engine damage is very likely. This severe engine damage can cause the bike to stall and not start again, which would be dangerous for bikers on busy roadways.
The recall is scheduled to begin in October. If you have concerns about your motorcycle, you can call Yamaha or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Yamaha plans to replace the oil pump, free of charge.
As a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer, I hope that no one will be injured by this product. However, I would like you to know that our product liability lawyers are here to help you and your loved ones if anything ever does happen because of an unsafe product. Do not hesitate to call us right away if any other consumer product has caused you pain and suffering. Please come back to our blog regularly so that you are informed about new dangerous consumer products.
