Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V129000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V129000 by Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc.. Includes 1,152 affected units, FRAME FAILURE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Big bear chopper is recalling certain my 2004-2006 devil's advocate choppers, sled choppers, venom choppers devil's advocate prostreet, sled prostreet, and venom prostreet motorcycles. some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces, structural modification made to the frame by owners, and/or failure to maintain the specified torque setting of the top motor mount may cause the affected welds to crack.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and maintain the proper torque of the top motor mount or modify the frame as necessary. the recall began on march 26, 2008. big bear has added additional makes, models and model years. additional owner letters will be mailed beginning december 18, 2008. owners may contact big bear chopper at 1-909-878-4340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V129000

Manufacturer: Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Frame failure

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,152

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1B9/631

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Big bear chopper is recalling certain my 2004-2006 devil's advocate choppers, sled choppers, venom choppers devil's advocate prostreet, sled prostreet, and venom prostreet motorcycles. some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces, structural modification made to the frame by owners, and/or failure to maintain the specified torque setting of the top motor mount may cause the affected welds to crack.

Consequence Summary: The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. this could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and maintain the proper torque of the top motor mount or modify the frame as necessary. the recall began on march 26, 2008. big bear has added additional makes, models and model years. additional owner letters will be mailed beginning december 18, 2008. owners may contact big bear chopper at 1-909-878-4340.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wd2y-2b7f_jd36

NHTSA ID: 08V129000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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