Kawasaki Dealers In Michigan

Can I take legal action for my blown motor on my brand new motorcycle?

I purchased a brand new ’07 Kawasaki Ninja last week and it was making a knocking noise from day one. I called the dealership and they said it was normal, all sport bikes have a knock to them. I called another Kawasaki dealer and was told the same thing. On the 7th day of ownership, the bike blew up due to a manufacturer’s defect and they are not giving me a new bike, but rather rebuilding mine! Worst part is, I live in Michigan and our riding season is ticking away and I could be without a bike for another 3 weeks! The dealership and Kawasaki are saying there is NO WAY I am getting a new bike and that I have to live with a week old bike with a rebuilt engine. Does anyone else think I have a legal case to get a new one ASAP?

Nope,,no legal case.
There’s nothing in the warranty or any law which stipulates or requires that they give you an entire new motorcycle.

Most states have so-called “Lemon Laws” on motor vehicles.
Those usually specify an “Unrepairable Problem”,,,and only AFTER a certain number of attempts to fix it,,,
AND vehicle being in shop a certain number of times,,,and for a certain Total amount of time.

The details vary from state-to-state

Sorry to hear the bad news,,,hopefully they’ll do a good job putting it back together for you.

Good Luck,,i hope it all works out OK

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