Structure: frame and membersRecall 07V-412 · 2003–2004 Champion Sidecar Trailer
CHAMPION MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES recall 07V-412 covers 40 2003–2004 Champion Sidecar Trailer for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V412000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
CERTAIN TOURING TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITH TRAILING ARM SPINDLES (A PART OF THE TRAILER FRAME DESIGNED AND INTENDED TO BE TOWED BEHIND MOTORCYCLES) THAT MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL OVER TIME. THE SPINDLE MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE ROAD WHEEL TO NO LONGER TRACK PROPERLY.
The risk
TRAILER (AND MOTORCYCLE) DIRECTIONAL STABILITY WOULD THEN BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHAMPION AT 800-875-0949.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 January 1, 2003 to September 14, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TRAILER WHEEL SEPARATIONNHTSA