{"id":1116,"date":"2026-10-21T01:23:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/motorcycle-defect-accident-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:05:15","slug":"motorcycle-defect-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/motorcycle-defect-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Defect Accident Lawyer in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"An investigator in a fleece jacket and gloves photographs a crushed motorcycle front end in a fenced impound lot, with an evidence tag on the\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-in-a-fleece-jacket-and-gloves-photographs-a-photo-23.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">Motorcycle Accident Lawyer<\/a>s \u00b7 Bakersfield, California<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Crash Caused by a Defective Motorcycle Part?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Colvin Accident Lawyers helps riders and families in Bakersfield and Kern County look into whether a faulty brake, tire, throttle or other defect played a role. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A motorcycle defect accident happens when a failed part helps cause a crash. Colvin Accident Lawyers represents motorcycle riders and their families in California after a crash. The firm is based in Bakersfield. Here is what these claims involve and what to do first.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Motorcycle Defect Accident Is<\/h2>\n<p>A motorcycle defect accident is a crash where a mechanical or design problem with the bike or one of its parts helped cause the loss of control or the failure to stop. The problem may involve a brake, tire, throttle, frame, fork, wheel, or electrical system.<\/p>\n<p>Many crashes have more than one cause. A driver may turn in front of a rider, and the rider&#8217;s brakes may fail to slow the bike in time. Both facts matter, and both can be part of the claim.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for riders, passengers, and families of riders who were killed. Sorting out whether a part was involved starts with the bike and its records.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a brake, tire, or other part failed and left you hurt, you may have a claim, and our team can review the crash with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcyclist-in-a-denim-jacket-gripping-the-handlebars-on-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A motorcyclist in a denim jacket gripping the handlebars on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Part and Brake Failures in Motorcycle Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>The failures that matter most are usually the ones that stop the bike or control where it goes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brake line or master cylinder leaks<\/li>\n<li>Brake pad or rotor defects<\/li>\n<li>ABS or other brake control faults<\/li>\n<li>Tire or wheel failures<\/li>\n<li>Throttle that sticks<\/li>\n<li>Frame or fork cracks<\/li>\n<li>Electrical faults that cut lights or engine power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A sudden brake loss at speed or in a turn can throw a rider off line. This can happen even when the rider was riding lawfully.<\/p>\n<p>Recalls matter too. Recall notices are generally issued by vehicle manufacturers under federal oversight, so a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/recall\/\">recall check<\/a> is a useful first step after a vehicle crash. A rider&#8217;s maintenance history is also examined, so keep your service records.<\/p>\n<h2>How Product Liability Claims Work in California<\/h2>\n<p>A defect claim can reach more than one party, and each party&#8217;s share turns on the facts. Possible parties include the manufacturer, a seller, a component maker, or a repair shop, depending on who played a role. A defect claim can also run alongside a claim against another driver.<\/p>\n<p>Who was at fault is often a central question in a motorcycle accident claim.<\/p>\n<p>With more than one defendant, non-economic damages are split by fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code section 1431.2<\/a>, each defendant pays non-economic damages only for its own percentage of fault.<\/p>\n<p>Time limits matter. <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1<\/a> Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 generally sets a two-year limit for actions for injury to, or the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, although exceptions can change that deadline. Don&#8217;t wait to ask about timing.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence to Preserve in the First Days After the Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The bike and every broken part are often the most important evidence. Keep them as they are.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t repair, salvage, or throw away the motorcycle or any removed part until the parts are documented.<\/li>\n<li>Take photos of the bike, the scene, skid marks, and visible damage.<\/li>\n<li>Save the police report number, witness contact details, and medical records.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your helmet, riding gear, and clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Keep receipts for maintenance, recent repairs, and aftermarket parts.<\/li>\n<li>Write down symptoms and each medical visit as they happen. Gaps in treatment can be questioned later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster or posting about the crash online. Statements can be used to dispute the cause.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: The Claim Process Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most defect claims move through five steps: a consultation, an investigation, a technical review, a demand, and a lawsuit if needed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash, the part you think failed, and your injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Requests go out for the motorcycle and parts, maintenance records, recall history, and the police and medical files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical review.<\/strong> A mechanical or engineering reviewer may examine the failed part to find how and why it failed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A demand, which is a written request for payment, goes to the insurer or manufacturer. It is backed by medical and financial records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, a lawsuit can be filed. Timelines vary widely from case to case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each step builds on the one before it. Early evidence helps the whole claim.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Defect Claim May Include<\/h2>\n<p>A defect claim may seek economic and non-economic damages. Economic losses are objectively verifiable money losses, such as medical bills and lost income. Non-economic losses are subjective, such as pain and emotional distress. <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code section 1431.2<\/a> defines both.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=3333.\">Civil Code section 3333<\/a>, damages for an obligation not arising from contract cover all the detriment the wrong proximately caused. In plain words, that means the harm the crash caused, as far as the law allows.<\/p>\n<p>Possible items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical bills, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and medication<\/li>\n<li>Lost income and reduced ability to earn in the future<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the motorcycle and riding gear<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a fatal crash, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60<\/a> lists who may bring a wrongful death claim. That includes a surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and certain dependent family members, or the decedent&#8217;s personal representative on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p>No lawyer can ensure a particular result. The value of one claim can&#8217;t be read from another, because each turns on its own injuries, evidence, and insurance.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>After a motorcycle crash in California, riders and their families can contact Colvin Accident Lawyers. The firm is based in Bakersfield, California. It represents accident victims and families in Kern County, Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also handles car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. A crash that involves a commercial truck or a road condition can be reviewed together with a parts question.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible lawyer for this website. Our team includes support staff who help with records, scheduling, and client communication.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcyclist-in-red-riding-gear-stands-beside-a-red-sports-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A motorcyclist in red riding gear stands beside a red sports motorcycle in a dimly lit parking area at night.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a motorcycle defect accident lawsuit in California?<\/summary><p>Injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years of the injury (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>). Wrongful death claims are also subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">deadlines to sue someone<\/a>, so ask about timing early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much can a motorcycle accident claim bring?<\/summary><p>The value depends on the facts of each case, and no lawyer can ensure a particular result.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue the manufacturer if my brakes failed?<\/summary><p>Possibly. Who may be responsible turns on the records, the part, and how it failed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I avoid saying to an insurer?<\/summary><p>Don&#8217;t guess about speed or fault, don&#8217;t minimize your injuries, and don&#8217;t give a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay for the first consultation?<\/summary><p>No. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How does partial fault affect my recovery in California? <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/cal-3d\/20\/html\/0725-01.html\">California follows comparative fault principles<\/a>, so a rider&#8217;s own share of fault may reduce the damages recovered. The exact effect depends on the facts of each case, so contact Colvin Accident Lawyers for a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/summary><p>If a part failed and left you or a loved one hurt, you may have a claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a> today, and our team will go over the bike, the crash, and your options with you.<\/p>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers, Bakersfield, California &#8212; responsible for this site.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Riders Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your initial consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential from the first call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk through what happened in private, with no pressure to decide anything on the spot.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the motorcycle, damaged parts, gear and repair records to understand what may have failed and why.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for riders and families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps injured riders and the families of those who have died in defect-related crashes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Kern County and nearby communities<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent injured riders in Bakersfield, Kern County and surrounding areas, including Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano and Tehachapi.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Protect the Evidence After a Crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume the part did not fail. If you can, keep the motorcycle, damaged components and your helmet and gear as they are, and keep receipts, repair estimates and photos. Do not discard parts or sign statements about the crash before you have spoken with a lawyer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Defects That Can Lead to Motorcycle Crashes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake system failures<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worn, defective or improperly installed brake components can prevent a rider from slowing or stopping in time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire and wheel problems<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tire blowouts, tread separation and wheel defects can cause sudden loss of control.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Throttle and electrical faults<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sticking throttles, failing wiring and lighting problems can leave riders with no warning or no control.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px 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