NHTSA recall campaign
04V164000
ManufacturerBIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCReported2004-04-06Affected2,098 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →