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Government Data on Motorcycle Recalls

MOTORCYCLE PARTS AND SEAT RECALLS
80 percent of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death to the motorcyclist.
The number of motorcyclists 45 and older killed in crashes nearly quadrupled from 2001 to 2005. Oddly, the number of crashes
among younger motorcyclists remains steady. More Information About Motor Cycle Accidents.

Why are there so many motorcycle accidents with baby boomer motorcycle drivers? Perhaps baby boomers have always
lived life in the fast lane as radical risk takers and may not be taking the precautions they should. Perhaps, baby boom-
ers are slower to react; more impaired from alcohol and prescription drugs; and not as physically ﬁ t as they once were.

RECALLS BY MANUFACTURERS
SEAT RECALLS
BMW Moto Guzzi Yamaha

PART RECALLS
Abaddon Products Daytona Kerr
Acc Doing Industry Land Tool
Accessory Distribu- E+r Fiberglass Monarch
tors Florida Nexl
Afx Fruhling Products Premier Paciﬁc
American Safety Fulmer Rodia
Equipment
Harley Davidson Vega
Big Dog
Hci Vemar
Biker’s Choice
Hjc Corp Vetter
Buell
Honda Victory
Chico
Jefferson Helmets Wheelsport
Choice Lite
Kbc Zamp S-1 Sporty
Cosmopolitan

Motorcycle Parts Seat Defects - Government Data on Motorcycle Recalls
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ALCOHOL IMPAIRS A
MOTORCYCLIST’S ABILITY
Alcohol greatly impairs a motorcyclist’s ability to search for and evaluate haz-
ards that might lead to trouble. Even one beer can impair your vision, your
decision-making ability, and definitely slow down to dull your coordination-re-
action time. Motorcyclists should never feel mentally relaxed. A mind without
alcohol will be astute and acutely aware of what’s going on and how to cir-
cumvent any emergencies. Drinking may give motorcyclists a false sense of
bravado but without the judgment to back it up.

No one advocates drinking and driving but even though there are more pas-
senger vehicles on the road, motorcyclists have the highest percentage of
driving while intoxicated.

DRAMATIC JUMP IN DEATHS
DO YOU HAVE A AMONG MOTORCYCLISTS
LAWSUIT?
In recent years, there has been a dramatic jump in the number of
If a recalled part or seat is responsible deaths among motorcyclists who are 40 years and older.
for injuring you or someone you love,
Motorcycles are less crashworthy than closed vehicles. Operating a motor-
please contact Monheit Law to discuss
cycle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills than those
your motorcycle lawsuit. You can start
used in driving four-wheel vehicles. Motorcyclists who ride for recreation vs.
by answering a simple few questions.
day-to-day may be unaware of the different skill set required. Motorcyclists
There is never an obligation to continue
are more vulnerable to weather hazards and road conditions than drivers in
and all conversation and information
closed vehicles.
is strictly confidential.
Have you or a loved one has been seriously injured from a motorcycle acci-
Call (toll-free): dent? Has a loved one died from a fatal motorcycle accident? If you answered
yes to any of these questions, you may have a motorcycle accident case or
866-761-1385 wrongful death lawsuit. Please contact Monheit Law with law firm with offices
in Pennsylvania to find out what your legal options are. There is no cost to talk
or use the online consultation form.
to a lawyer.


BMW
R1200c
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The seat backrest
can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the
horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a
rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest
for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket,
if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack
or break.
Danger: If the bracket were to break, the backrest would
detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance,
increasing the risk of a crash.

Moto Guzzi
Sport 1100 Sport 1100
MOTO AMERICA INC. MOTO AMERICA INC.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The latch securing Vehicle description: motorcycles. The latch securing
the passenger seat on these motorcycles can fail allowing the the passenger seat on these motorcycles can fail allowing the
seat and passenger to fall off the rear of the motorcycle. seat and passenger to fall off the rear of the motorcycle.
Danger: The passenger could sustain serious injuries or Danger: The passenger could sustain serious injuries or
death. death.


Yamaha
Xv250 Xv250
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware
Problem: Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting
holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could
the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
loosen due to the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
serious injury or death.

Xv250 Xv250
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware
Problem: Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
loosen due to the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.

Xv250
Xv250 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.


Yamaha
Xv250 Xv250
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware
holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat. the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas- fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
serious injury or death. serious injury or death.

Xv250 Xvs65

Xv250 Xvs65
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware Problem: On certain motorcycles, the original replacement
holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender
the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat. could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to Danger: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall
fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas- off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall,
senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing causing serious injury or death.


Yamaha
Xvs65 Xvs65

Xvs65
Xvs65 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the original replacement holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened. Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to
Danger: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing
causing serious injury or death. serious injury or death.

Xvs65 Xvs65


Yamaha
Xvs65 Xvs65

Xvs65

Xvs65 Xvs65


Yamaha
Xvs65 Xvs11

Xvs11

Xvs11 Xvs11


Yamaha
Xvs11 Xvs11

Xvs11

Xvs11 Xvs11


Yamaha
Xvs11 Xvs65

Xvs11 Xvs65
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the original replacement Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware
mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to
could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened. the passenger’s weight shifting on the seat.
Danger: If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall Danger: If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to
off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A pas-
causing serious injury or death. senger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing


Motorcycle Parts Recalls
Defects in motorcycle parts puts the driver in danger. Below we have complid a list of motorcycle part recalls ranging from problems
with the helmets all the way down to the kickstands. If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident that may
have been caused or made worse by one or more of this Part Recalls, contact Monheit Law to discuss your motorcycle lawsuit.

Abaddon Products
Helmet
ABADDON PRODUCTS COMPANY
Problem: The involved helmets fail to meet requirements of
federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle hel-
mets, due to the helmets exceeding maximum allowable force
of 400g when hit a second time in the same identical area.
Danger:

ACC
quirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218,
Ext-001 motorcycle helmets.
ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be ad-
Problem: Certain 2005 acc ext-001 extended half shell model equately protected, possibly resulting serious injuries or death.
motorcycle helmets fail to conform to the penetration, attenua-
tion, and labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety
standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.
Ext-002
equately protected and could possibly suffer serious injuries or Problem: Certain acc ext-002 motorcycle helmets sizes large
even death. and xl fail to conform to the penetration and attenuation require-
ments of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motor-
cycle helmets.
Ext-002
equately protected, possibly resulting serious injuries.
Problem: Certain acc ext-002 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m,
m/l, or l/xl manufactured between october 2006 and september
31, 2007, fail to conform to the penetration and attenuation re-


Accessory
Helmet
ACCESSORY
Problem: The involved helmets may not comply with the re-
quirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218,
motorcycle helmets.
Danger:

AFX
Fx-3 Fx-3
AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC. AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior
to april 2002. The chin strap was sewn with one bar tack as to april 2002. The chin strap was sewn with one bar tack as
apposed to two bar tacks. This does not comply with the re- apposed to two bar tacks. This does not comply with the re-
quirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, quirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218,
motorcycle helmets. motorcycle helmets.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately
protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death. protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death.

Fx-3 Fx-3
Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior to Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior to
april 2002. The molding process unique to this model requires april 2002. The molding process unique to this model requires
injection of the liner into the shell which left weak spots in the injection of the liner into the shell which left weak spots in the
front of the helmet. This does not comply with the requirements front of the helmet. This does not comply with the requirements
of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle
helmets. helmets.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately
protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death. protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death.


AFX
Fx-3 Fx-3
Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior Problem: Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior to
to april 2002. The chin strap was sewn with one bar tack as april 2002. The molding process unique to this model requires
apposed to two bar tacks. This does not comply with the re- injection of the liner into the shell which left weak spots in the
quirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, front of the helmet. This does not comply with the requirements
motorcycle helmets. of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle
Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately helmets.
protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death. Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately
protect the wearer from serious injury or possible death.

American Safety
Helmet Helmet
AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP. AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP.
Problem: The involved helmets may not comply with federal Problem: The involved helmets failed to meet the requirements
motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets, due of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle
to failure to pass the penetration test. helmets, due to impact attenuation failure at temperatures near
Danger: or at 14 degrees fahrenheit.
Danger:


Big Dog
Boxer Bulldog
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach- Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may
ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
extended position. Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend-
Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without ed position and cause a crash.
prior warning.
Chopper
Boxer BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach-
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the
stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. extended position.
Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend- Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without
ed position and cause a crash. prior warning.

Bulldog Chopper
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach- Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach-
ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the
extended position. extended position.
Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without
prior warning. prior warning.

Bulldog Chopper
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may
stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend- Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend-
ed position and cause a crash. ed position and cause a crash.


Big Dog
Chopper Mastiff
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach-
stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the
Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend- extended position.
ed position and cause a crash. Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without
prior warning.
Chopper dt
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Mastiff
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may
Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend- stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
ed position and cause a crash. Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend-
ed position and cause a crash.
Daytec chopper
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Mastiff
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may
extended position. stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without Danger: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extend-
prior warning. ed position and cause a crash.

Mastiff Pitbull
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach- Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach-
ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the
extended position. extended position.
Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without
prior warning. prior warning.


Big Dog
Pitbull Ridgeback

Pitbull Ridgeback

Ridgeback
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attach-
ing stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the
extended position.
Danger: If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without
prior warning.


Biker’s Choice
Helmet Skid lid
TONG HO HSING INDUSTRIAL CO. TONG HO HSING INDUSTRIAL CO.
Problem: Equipment description: Certain u-67 motorcycle hel- Problem: Equipment description: Certain u-67 motorcycle hel-
mets shipped to distributors prior to February 2001, contain a mets shipped to distributors prior to February 2001, contain a
defective chin strap. The male part of the strap does not lock defective chin strap. The male part of the strap does not lock
properly and could possibly come undone with out the wearers properly and could possibly come undone with out the wearers
knowledge. knowledge.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet could come off, Danger: In the event of a crash, the helmet could come off,
possibly resulting in serious injury or death. possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Buell
Xb12r Xb12x
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not re- Problem: Certain motorcycles may have been built with two
tract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the issues that could compromise the sidestand’s performance. Ei-
vehicle is in motion. ther the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket
Danger: This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motor- bolts could break, possibly without notice.
cycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider. Danger: If either of these failures occurs, the motorcycle could
fall, possibly causing death or injury.
Xb12s
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Xb9sx
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not re- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
tract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not re-
vehicle is in motion. tract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the
Danger: This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motor- vehicle is in motion.
cycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider. Danger: This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motor-
cycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.


Chico
Lbl
CHICO OF FT. LAUDERDALE
Problem: The helmets fail to meet the penetration, impact at-
tenuation, and retention requirements of fmvss no. 218, motor-
cycle helmets.
Danger: Persons wearing these helmets involved in accidents
face an increased risk of head injuries.

Choice Lite
Lbl winner
CHICO OF FT. LAUDERDALE
Problem: The helmets fail to meet the penetration, impact at-
tenuation, and retention requirements of fmvss no. 218, motor-
cycle helmets.
Danger: Persons wearing these helmets involved in accidents
face an increased risk of head injuries.

Cosmopolitan
Helmet Helmet
COSMOPOLITAN MOTORS, INC. COSMOPOLITAN MOTORS, INC.
Problem: The helmet fails to meet the requirements of fmvss Problem: The involved helmets fail to conform to federal mo-
218 s5.1 Impact attentuation, s5.2 Penetration, and s5.6 Label- tor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets. They
ing. Consequence of defect: The helmet fails to meet the fmvss failed the penetration test.
may result in injury to the wearer in the event of a severe im- Danger:
pact.
Danger:


Daytona
Skull Cap
DAYTONA HELMETS, LLC
Problem: Certain daytona skull cap helmets, sizes xs-xxl, man-
ufactured during the month of February 2006. These helmets
fail to conform to the wet retention test as required by federal
motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the chin strap may come un-
done if exposed to wet conditions.

Doing Industry
Dy0401
CHINEX APPAREL, INC.
Problem: Certain s, m, l, xl, and xxl doing industry co., motor-
cycle helmets, model dy0401, manufactured between march 1,
2005, and July 1, 2006. The helmets were imported by chinex
apparel, inc., And sold in the us by hot leather/good sports as
model numbers nh30, nh31, nh32, nh53, nh54, nh55, and nh56.
These helmets fail to comply with the penetration, impact at-
tenuation, retention, and labeling requirements of federal motor
vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.
Danger: In the event of a crash, the wearer of this model hel-
met may be seriously injured or killed.


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