Forest River Safety Recall

Forest River, Inc. has recalled certain 2018 Surveyor travel trailer RVs with Federal Placards for the wrong tire and rim combination information.  According to Forest River, the Placards indicate ST225/75R15D Tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, while the subject travel trailers actually have installed ST205/75R14C Tires with 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ.

Forest River, Inc. admits that the incorrect Federal Placards could cause a consumer to over-inflate the tires, which may lead to premature tire degradation, a tire blowout, reduced handling, and potentially increase the risk of crash.   

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Forest River, Inc. has notified owners, and will provide a new Federal Placard with will indicate the correct tire, PSI, and rim combination.  

The NHTSA Campaign Number is 18V-222. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a 2018 Surveyor RV, then check to see if it is included in this recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.


Do you have a Forest River RV that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective RV today.

Beth Wells

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Ford Truck Rollaway Recall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. According to Ford, these transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to “park”.  


Ford admits that unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Plus, these vehicles reportedly fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."  This recall reportedly affects 48,443 trucks.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. However, the parts to remedy the defect are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in April 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V112000. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a Ford F250 truck, then check to see if it is included in this recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.

Do you have a Ford F250 that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

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Yamaha Motorcycle Safety Recalls

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (“Yamaha”) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles, under two separate safety recalls.  

According to Yamaha, water could enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.  This recall reportedly affects a total of 14,320 motorcycles and, an engine stall obviously increases the risk of a crash.  

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V112000. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 


According to Yamaha, engine vibration in the affected motorcycles can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime may result in the tank leaking fuel.  This recall also reportedly affects a total of 14,320 motorcycles and, Yamaha admits that a fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V111000.  Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a Yamaha motorcycle, then check to see if it is included in either recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.

Do you have a Yamaha motorcycle that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. Recalls 150,000 Vehicles Due to Stalling Defect

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has recalled over 150,000 model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014.

According to Volkswagen of America, Inc., when using winterized fuel in certain conditions, bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.

To see the two (2) documents associated with this recall, click here and scroll down to the accessible PDF files.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Volkswagen of America, Inc. will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will update the vehicle’s software to increase the fuel pump pressure free of charge.  Owners may also contact Volkswagen of America, Inc. direct at 1-888-327-4236.  

Do you have a 2009-2014 Tiguan that stalled while driving,

has been to an authorized Volkswagen of America, Inc. dealer for repairs under the Volkswagen of America, Inc. warranty, but is still not fixed?  If the vehicle was purchased or repaired in Ohio or Kentucky, then you can call Burdge Law Office on our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your "lemon" vehicle.

Beth Wells

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Evenflo Recalls Certain Convertible Car Seats & Harness Booster Seats

Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling the following convertible and harnessed child restraints:

Momentum 65 (LX and DLX), Chase (LX, DLX, and Select), Maestro (Performance), Symphony (65, LX, 65 E3, and DLX), Snugli All-In-One, Snugli Booster, Titan 65, SureRide DLX, and Secure Kid (LX, DLX, 100, 300, and 400).  The affected car seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371, and 385.

According to Evenflo, the affected car seats have buckles that may become stuck in a latched condition so that they cannot be opened by depressing the buckle’s release button.  As such, it may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, which could increase the risk of injury in instances where a quick exit from the vehicle is required.

To see the four (4) documents associated with this recall, click here and scroll down to the accessible PDF files.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Evenflo will notify registered car seat owners in April 2014, and will provide replacement buckles along with installation instructions.  Owners may contact Evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com.

Do you have a car seat that you think may be included in this recall?  If so, contact Evenflo with your car seat model number and date of manufacture to confirm that your child’s car seat is included in this recall. 

Beth Wells

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Kawasaki Issues Safety Recall for Police Motorcycles

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has recalled all model year 2012-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 police motorcycles. According to Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., the additional police accessories installed on the motorcycle, such as emergency lighting, radios, and other gear powered by a second battery, may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow, and the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short which may blow the main fuse. In either circumstance, if the fuse blows, the engine may stall, and the vehicle could crash. This is obviously a safety concern for the men and women who protect and serve.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will correct the electrical system problems free of charge. Owners may also contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. direct at 1-866-802-9381. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.

To read more about the recall, and to read additional recall documentation, click here.

If your police department has a Kawasaki Concours 14, make sure to get it into a Kawasaki authorized dealer right away.  To find a dealer near you, click here.

Beth Wells

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Yamaha Issues Wiring Harness Safety Recall

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling 3,900 2014 Yamaha Bolt motorcycles manufactured between March 2013 and June 2013.  According to Yamaha, the motorcycles were manufacture with slack in the wiring harness, which may allow the wiring harness to contact the exhaust manifold, thereby causing the wires to melt and short circuit.  And, if the wires short circuit, the fuses will blow and this may cause the engine to stall.   

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that if a motorcycle's engine stalls while the vehicle is being ridden, this is extremely unsafe.  In fact, Yamaha itself even admits in the recall that when a motorcycle's engine stalls while the vehicle is being ridden, then there is an increased risk of a crash. 

Click here to see the recall notice.

Do you own a 2014 Yamaha Bolt? Has the motorcycle stalled on you while driving?  Has the vehicle been in the shop repeatedly for repairs but it is still not fixed and is still stalling?  If you have a 2014 Yamaha Bolt that stalls while driving and it hasn't yet been in the shop, take it back to the shop repeatedly, document your complaints carefully, and if they don't fix your 2014 Yamaha Bolt within 3 attempts, you've probably got a lemon.

 

Take the Ohio Lemon Law Test at www.OhioLemonLaw.com, or in Kentucky you can take

the test at www.KentuckyLemonLaw.com to see if you are entitled to a new car or your money back.  If so, call us on our Toll Free Hotline at 1-888-331-6471.  In Hawaii, go to

www.AlohaLemonLaw.com for free Lemon Law help to get rid of your lemon motorcycle. And, if you are thinking about getting a new 2014 Yamaha Bolt, then you may want to think about it again.

Beth Wells

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Chrysler Reconsiders NHTSA Request to Recall Vehicles

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, just hours before its deadline to reconsider NHTSA's recall request, Chrysler agreed to recall 1.56 million 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs.  

After 2 years of research, NHTSA recently requested that Chrysler recall 2.7 million vehicles, due to an alleged safety defect relating to the placement of the fuel tank on the vehicles.  According to NHTSA, the design of the vehicles is defective because the fuel tanks are mounted behind the rear axle which could lead to the rupture of the fuel tank and an increased risk of fire during severe rear end collisions.  In response, Chrysler claimed that the vehicles in question are safe and not any more unsafe than any other vehicle of that era. 

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA originally requested a recall of 2.7 vehicles, 1993-2004 model year Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 model year Jeep Liberties.  However, in a deal apparently struck in a phone conversation between Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and NHTSA administrator David Strickland, Chrysler is only being required to recall about 1.56 million vehicles.  So which vehicles were excluded from the recall?  About 1.1 million 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees, which are a different design that the earlier models.  And the deal gets better for Chrysler-- they don't even have to say in their recall that the vehicles are defective and they need only say that the modifications being made are effective for "low-speed impacts", not high speed ones.  

But the 1.1 million 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees will not completely be left out.  Instead, Chrysler has agreed to perform a "customer service action" for these vehicles.  They will get similar treatment as the recalled vehicles, but Chrysler will not have to include them in its recall numbers.


Has Chrysler finally "seen the light"?  Not likely.  Chrysler seems to have an unshakable attitude that it never builds vehicles wrong.  So why the change in position?  By striking this deal, Chrysler will avoid the bad publicity brought on by public hearings and their ongoing battle with NHTSA.  And, the move apparently was not too late, because according to Kelley Blue Book, "shopper interest has been unaffected" by Chrysler's standoff with NHTSA.


Own a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Jeep Liberty included in the recall?  Click here for more information from NHTSA on the upcoming recall.

Beth Wells

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Car Repair for the Female Consumer- Part 5: Continuing to Document the Unrepaired Defect

Step 5: Continuing to Document the Unrepaired Defect

If the defect is not fixed, call the dealer right back and make another appointment. In the meantime, continue to document the defect in your defect diary, and in photographs or videos.

You may also want to go online to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") website to search for any service bulletins, safety recalls, defect investigations, or consumer complaints that are similar to the defect or defects which you are experiencing.


A service bulletin is a manufacturer’s repair for a known defect in a vehicle line which is issued to the manufacturer’s authorized dealers. 

A safety recall is a notice issued to a consumer by a manufacturer for repair of a safety defect in a particular line of vehicles. Consumer complaints can be initiated by other consumers to NHTSA regarding a defect or problem that the consumer is having with their vehicle. 

A defect investigation is initiated by NHTSA when it receives repeated consumer complaints regarding the same defect or problem which is considered a safety risk.

Once you are on the NHTSA website, you can search by year, make, and model of vehicle, or make a consumer complaint.

Beth Wells

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