CFMOTO recalls automatic motorcycle

The lines between motorcycles and scooters are becoming increasingly blurred as styling and technology advance.  A prime example of this is CFMOTO’s very cool looking CF250T.

It has a scooter engine and automatic transmission, but it looks a lot more like a automatic motorcycle than like a scooter.  Apparently, this can become tricky legal territory for a manufacturer.

Because there is no foot operated rear brake on these machines, CFMOTO Powersports, Inc. is having to recall all 2005-2009 models of CHG / CF250T V3  and CHG / CF250T V5 in the USA.  The lack of missing foot operated rear brake means that these machines fail to meet a US federal safety standard for motorcycle controls.

Beginning around July 1, 2010, CFMOTO will have their dealers install a right foot operated rear brake kit at no charge.  Customers can contact CFMOTO Powersports by telephone at 888-823-6686.  This recall is National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign number 10V027000.  Owners can also contact the NHTSA at888-327-4236.

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  CFMOTO recall for automatic motorcycle recall will begin in the USA for CFMOTO CF250T model years 2005-2009 due to lack of right foot operated rear brake. Dealers will install a kit at no charge to resolve this issue.

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