Pennsylvania Lemon Law Now Covers Motorcycles

May 20, 2025
By: Robert Silverman

Pennsylvania motorcycle drivers can now rejoice at the addition of motorcycles as “new motor vehicles” included under Pennsylvania Lemon Law.

Under the addendum, the PA Lemon Law applies to motorcycles that have been repeatedly in the shop under manufacturers’ warranty for the same issue or 30 or more days for one or more issues within one year of purchase or the term of the warranty, whichever comes first. While the Pennsylvania Lemon Law states that automobile defects must occur within the first 12,000 miles, motorcycles have no mileage parameter.

Potential remedies under the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Lemon Law could include a complete repurchase of the unit, a brand new motorcycle, or significant compensation to reflect the diminished value of the bike as a result of the defect.  The Lemon Law also includes a fee-shifting provision, meaning that if the consumer prevails, the manufacturer must also pay all attorney fees and legal costs on top of damages or as part of any settlement package offered.  With our firm, when we take on a motorcycle Lemon Law claim, there is no cost or risk, win or lose.

If the bike is produced before May 18, 2025, or your warranty repairs fall outside the first year of ownership, the consumer may still have rights under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.  Under this law, consumers could secure significant compensation to reflect the diminished value of their bike because of the defects, while keeping the motorcycle.  Like the Lemon Law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also has a fee-shifting provision that enables completely free legal representation to distressed drivers.

Have questions about the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Lemon Law or Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act? Click here to submit your case for review or call us at 1 -800-536-6652.