Recall
Mid-west Choppers Motorcycle — 04V108000
NHTSA ID
04V108000
Make
Mid-west Choppers
Model
Motorcycle
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-03-02
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER.
Consequence
THE PIVOT BOLT COULD BEND AND POSSIBLY FRACTURE, AFFECTING REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL WELD A LARGER PIVOT BOLT SPACER TO THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MID-WEST AT 1-309-342-7433 OR WWW.MIDWESTCHOPPERS.COM.