CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE 2003: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : CALIFORNIA | Model : MOTORCYCLE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-08-01 - 2003-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V108000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-04-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-03-02 | Date Added to Database: 2004-03-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MID-WEST CHOPPERS | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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