Buddy in our chapter went through a similar process with his 08 ULTRA - Bitch enough with Harley District Rep - they agreed to take the bike back minus a mileage charge, he basically came out ahead about $3K if he traded for the 09 Ultra he received as part of the deal. Just suggestion to talk with the District HD Rep, could help you avoid possible fees for the legal action.

 

Bike was assembled at York plant and Harley is thinking about shutting that one down...hmmm...

 

Man that is a heck of list. I really feel your pain. You should not expect to have problems with something new. You have recieved lots of great solid advice all of which makes good sense. But if all that doesn't work I would ride it through the front door of the MOCO and just claim the brakes failed again. Won't help but I bet you would feel better!

 

no mods, 4 dealers because after multiple attempts the previous dealers could not resolve issues.

 

It sounds to me like you might have a case. +1 on talking with the HD rep. If nothing else, maybe they'd just give you one heck of a deal on a new one if you trade this one in. They really can't just ignore all the issues.

 

What are you talking about? They are going to cut hours. That planets makes 70% of there line, houses the CVO department and does 100% of there chrome and paint...

 

If you are planing on trading in this bike, would you please post the Vin# so that someone here on this Forum doesn't trade their current ride for your ride.

That would be much appreciated, I'm sure.

 

http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/OH_LemonGuide.html

Lemon Law
Ohio legislators passed one of the most comprehensive lemon laws in the nation in 1987. It requires automakers to repair defects that affect the use, value, or safety of a new motor vehicle within the first 12 months or 18,000 miles (whichever comes first). If you are having problems with your NEW purchased or leased vehicle, you should immediately take it to an authorized dealer for repair.

The automaker or dealer must be given a reasonable opportunity to fix the problem, and if the problem is not corrected, you might be eligible for a refund or replacement. You are covered by this law even if the problem was discovered late in the protection period and the repair attempts extend beyond one year or 18,000 miles. Failure to comply with Ohio's Lemon Law is a violation of Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act.

What Is a Lemon?
A lemon is a motor vehicle that has a problem or problems, covered by the warranty, that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of that vehicle. If you have had problems within the first year or 18,000 miles with your passenger car, light truck (no more than one ton load capacity and not used in business), or motorcycle, you should take it back to the manufacturer or the dealer and ask them to fix it. If they fail to correct the problem(s) after being given a reasonable opportunity to do so, you might own a lemon.

Has the Manufacturer Had a Reasonable Opportunity to Repair the Vehicle?
If you can answer "yes'' to any of the following four questions. the manufacturer is presumed to have had a reasonable opportunity to repair your vehicle under Ohio law.

Have three or more attempts been made to repair one problem and then the problem occurs again?


Has the vehicle been in the shop for 30 days or more during its first year or 18.000 miles?


Have eight or more attempts been made to fix different problems that impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle?


Has one unsuccessful attempt been made to fix a problem that could cause death or serious injury?
If you answered "yes" to at least one of these four questions, you have the legal right to ask the manufacturer to replace the lemon or refund the entire purchase price.

Send a certified letter to the automaker's "Zone Office". You can find the address in your owner's manual, or ask your auto dealer. In the letter, list the problems you've had with the car, and what attempts have been made to correct them. Finally, your letter should indicate whether you want the car replaced or the refund for your full purchase price. Be sure to keep a photocopy of your letter for your records. Claims must be brought within five years of the date of the original delivery of the motor vehicle.

Will the Manufacturer Refund the Full Purchase Price of the Vehicle?
Once it is clear that your vehicle has not been fixed, the automaker must, at your option, give you a new vehicle or refund the "full purchase price". That price includes all of the following:

The price for the car plus the costs for transportation, dealer preparation, delivery, dealer installed accessories, and other services.
The costs for financing and credit insurance, as well as any warranty and service charges.
Taxes and any other government charges, including state sales tax, license fees and registration fees.
Sometimes an automaker will agree with your claim and work to replace your lemon as quickly as possible. In most cases, the manufacturer will request an additional opportunity to repair the vehicle. They may try to negotiate a mutually satisfactory resolution with you. The manufacturer or dealer should advise you about an arbitration program available to informally resolve disputes. If you apply for arbitration, you should expect to wait several weeks for your hearing to be scheduled. Informal arbitration is, however, much faster and less formal than a court proceeding.

 

Have you been paying attention to the news lately? Hours are being cut all over and lay-offs at every level. Kansas will shut down for 14 weeks. York may be shut down so they can move that operation elsewhere. The governor of Pennsylvania is doing everything he can to keep the plant in York. But again, why are they even thinking about closing down the plant making the best selling models? Hmmmm...

 

How ironic, I make that post a few hours ago and then open up my local paper's website to find this article. Harley looking at other states to build new assembly plant...either expand in Kansas City, build new plant in Indiana, Kentucky or Tennessee.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/53939592.html