NHTSA recall 04V108000
Suspension › Rear
Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle
Reported Mar 2, 200430 vehicles affectedMID-WEST CHOPPERSBuilt Aug 1, 2002 – Aug 1, 2003
The defect
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 remedy
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.