Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 MID-WEST CHOPPERS Motorcycle

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 5 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V108000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
MID-WEST CHOPPERS
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-02
Owners notified
2004-04-13

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting: headlights2800 mi
Suspension: rear2800 mi
Equipment1800 mi

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.