Lemon Law News – Fragile Gears Prompt Kawasaki Recall
Lemon Laws in Some States Protect Motorcycle Consumers
Kawasaki Motors Corporation is recalling almost 4,000 motorcycles equipped with breakable gears.
The manufacturer sent the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) a safety recall report stating they will recall 3,964 2016-2018 Kawasaki ZX1000R, ZX1000S, and ZX1000Z vehicles built between Sept. 9, 2015 and Dec. 13, 2017.
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Kawasaki said gear strength on affected motorcycle’s transmissions may not be sufficient. Excessive impact force, depending on how hard the operator shifts, can break the gear. This can cause control lose and increase crash risk.
The manufacturer’s recall chronology states they first received reports of broken transmissions in January 2017 from a Thailand distributor. The company examined the recovered transmission and found the second, third, and fourth gears broken from excessive impact force.
Engineers determined the gear strength insufficient and cannot withstand excessive impact force.
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC18-01. Concerned consumers may also visit the NHTSA’s website, and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.
Lemon laws vary from state to state as to whether they cover motorcycles, but the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act covers motorcycles regardless of state of purchase.
The manufacturer of your vehicle is legally required to fix any recalled problems for free. If the dealership refuses to fix the part or tries to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately. The Highway Safety Act of 1970, which created the NHTSA, requires motorcycle manufacturers to pay for the recall and replacement of a defective part.
If the manufacturer fails to repair, replace, repurchase, or provide the loss value of your recalled vehicle, they are violating the warranty and a lawyer may be able to assist you.
Lemon law attorneys help their clients by dealing directly with the manufacturer on the clients’ behalf, working to promptly resolve the issue and get their clients back on the road. Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, attorneys can seek their fees directly from the manufacturer, meaning a client can obtain legal counsel without having to pay attorneys’ fees directly out of pocket.
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