Wicked Woman Choppers Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V308000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V308000 by Wicked Woman Choppers Llc. Includes 5 affected units, SINGLE DOWN-TUBE FRAMES/RC COMPONENTS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Wicked women chopper is recalling 5 my 2004 shady lady motorcycles equipped with rc component. the front of the frame where welds attach the back-bone to the neck and welds attach the neck to the down-tube, if not braced with a gusset, stress placed on marginal welds could result in rapid wear on the weld joints and possible joint separation.

Corrective Action

Wicked woman choppers is working with rc components to repair these motorcycles. a gusset will be added to all five of the single down-tube, non-gusset frames. Remedy will be free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners may contact wicked women chopper at 1-618-942-2344.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V308000

Manufacturer: Wicked Woman Choppers Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-07-11T00:00:00

Subject: Single down-tube frames/rc components

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Wicked women chopper is recalling 5 my 2004 shady lady motorcycles equipped with rc component. the front of the frame where welds attach the back-bone to the neck and welds attach the neck to the down-tube, if not braced with a gusset, stress placed on marginal welds could result in rapid wear on the weld joints and possible joint separation.

Consequence Summary: Frame separation at the neck down-tube or back-bone could cause the driver to loose steering control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Wicked woman choppers is working with rc components to repair these motorcycles. a gusset will be added to all five of the single down-tube, non-gusset frames. Remedy will be free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners may contact wicked women chopper at 1-618-942-2344.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V308000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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