Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

04V108000

ManufacturerMID-WEST CHOPPERSReported2004-03-02Affected30 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER.

Risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • MID-WEST Choppers