Champion Sidecar Trailer (2003) – 07V412000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

Champion SIDECAR

Model Of Vehicle

TRAILER

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

07V412000

Component Description

Structure:Frame And Members

Effect Of Defect

Trailer (And Motorcycle) DireCTIonal Stability Would Then Be Compromised And A Crash Could Occur.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A New Frame Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 15, 2007. Owners May Contact Champion At 800-875-0949.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Champion Motorcycle Accessories

Start Of Manufacture

20030101

End Of Manufacture

20040914

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

40

Date Owners Notified

20070915

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Champion Motorcycle Accessories

Date Report Received

20070911

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard