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Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V164000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-04-06.
Recall campaign NHTSA 04V164000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Component Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected 2,098
Reported to NHTSA 2004-04-06
Owners notified 2004-04-12 Defect description ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Safety risk THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
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).
Scope of coverage 6 model years across 6 models.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.