| Make : MID-WEST CHOPPERS | Model : MOTORCYCLE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020801 - 20030801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V108000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040413 | Date Received by ODI: 20040302 | Date Added to Database: 20040310 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID-WEST CHOPPERS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID-WEST CHOPPERS | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A FLOATING 1 DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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