NHTSA recall 07V412000
Structure › Frame and members
Champion Sidecar Trailer
Reported Sep 11, 200740 vehicles affectedCHAMPION MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIESBuilt Jan 1, 2003 – Sep 14, 2004
The defect
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 remedy
Dealers will install a new frame free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2007. owners may contact champion at 800-875-0949.