Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS
Model Of Vehicle
DEVILS ADVOCATE CHOPPER
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
08V129000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
The Welded Area Could Break Without Warning Resulting In Neck Separation And Front-End Collapse. This Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20040101
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1152
Date Owners Notified
20080326
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Big Bear American Made Choppers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080321
Make Campaign Number
1B9/631