NHTSA recall campaign
04V523000
ManufacturerBIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCReported2004-11-02Affected4,457 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Risk
IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →