2004-2006 Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper, Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet and others recall: structure
Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc reported this safety recall on March 21, 2008. It covers about 1,152 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,152
- reported
- Mar 21, 2008
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 2008
- related complaints
- 7
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. This could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 08V129000
Affected vehicles
- Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper 2004-2006 200420052006
- Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet 2004-2006 200420052006
- Big Bear Choppers Sled Chopper 2004-2006 200420052006
- Big Bear Choppers Sled Prostreet 2004-2006 200420052006
- Big Bear Choppers Venom Chopper 2004-2006 200420052006
- Big Bear Choppers Venom Prostreet 2004-2006 200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about body problems.
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Questions about recall 08V129000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper, Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet and others structure?
Yes. Recall 08V129000, reported on March 21, 2008, covers about 1,152 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V129000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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