Motorcycles Under Georgia Lemon Law

Motorcycles are excluded from primary coverage under Georgia’s Lemon Law — the “motor vehicle” definition in O.C.G.A. § 10-1-782 limits primary coverage to passenger automobiles and light trucks.

For Georgia motorcycle buyers, remedies primarily come from:

• FBPA — broad consumer-protection statute applies.
• Magnuson-Moss — federal warranty law applies.
• Common-law warranty breach under Georgia UCC.

Common motorcycle defect categories

• Electronic engine management issues.
• Transmission and clutch issues.
• Brake system failures.
• Suspension defects.
• Charging-system failures (electric motorcycles).
• Frame and structural defects.

Manufacturer-specific patterns

• Harley-Davidson — engine oil leaks, clutch/transmission, EFI, brakes.
• BMW Motorrad — electronic suspension, ABS, transmission.
• Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki — model-specific.
• Indian / Polaris.
• Electric brands — Zero Motorcycles, LiveWire.

What FBPA provides

FBPA provides:

• Actual damages.
• Mandatory attorney fees under § 10-1-399(d).
• Exemplary damages (treble) for intentional violations.

Combined with Magnuson-Moss.

Prerequisite: The § 10-1-399(b) 30-day pre-suit notice must be served.

What you should do

1. Pull every repair order.
2. Document any modifications.
3. Track days out of service.
4. Send 30-day FBPA pre-suit notice.
5. Get a free case review.

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