Suspension: rearRecall 04V-108 · 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle
MID-WEST CHOPPERS recall 04V-108 covers 30 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER.
The 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.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2002 to August 1, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SUDDEN REAR SUSPENSION MISALIGNMENTNHTSA