Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- Component
- Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9,726
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2006-01-25
- Owners notified
- 2006-02-17
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
Safety risk
THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND SPRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.