Phoenix Recalled Motorcycles Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Recalled Motorcycles
A major recall can be a very expensive undertaking for a motorcycle company, so when they issue one, you know it is important. The recall process can be so complicated and time consuming that there are companies who do nothing but manage recalls. While companies that recall motorcycles do their best to alert bike owners, sometimes the word does not get out fast enough or to everyone. This is especially a risk for those who have purchased a used motorcycle. You may not know that you own a recalled motorcycle, but you are at risk from the danger of defective motorcycle parts.
In the past five years alone, over 500 models of motorcycles have been recalled. The recalls affected 27 brands, both American and foreign, many of them well known motorcycle manufacturers whom consumers have come to trust. When a company handles a product recall improperly, they breach this trust and put innocent people in danger.
When a safety problem exists, motorcycle manufactures must notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, one problem is that, many times, manufacturers do not know there is a problem until people have already been hurt.
Companies usually enact recalls because a mechanical defect causes a dangerous situation. For instance, one recently recalled motorcycle has a defect that allows the bike to go into reverse without pressing the release button intended to prevent inadvertent engagement of this gear. If the bike were to suddenly go into reverse while a person is riding, the rear wheel could lock up and cause the driver to lose control. In another case, a company recalled a bike because a brake line was in danger of coming into contact with the tire. The friction from the tire is enough to lead to a leak in the brake line and cause the front brake to fail. A failed brake line can cause a fatal Arizona motorcycle accident.
Most recalls just require a small repair that the dealership or manufacturer can make for consumers. The repair might be minor, but if you were not aware of the problem, you might drive a dangerous motorcycle unknowingly, or you might experience the problem before they initiate a recall.
Motorcycle manufacturers must address any safety issues quickly and effectively, but, even with the best recall management, recalled motorcycles sometimes hurt or kill people. If you have suffered serious injury or a loved one has died due to a motorcycle mechanical defect, the Phoenix product liability attorneys at Breyer Law Offices can help you. Call us today at 602-267-1280.
