NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle
The 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle has 1 NHTSA recall and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mid-West Choppers dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #04V108000Reported March 2, 2004 · MID-WEST CHOPPERS
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "FLOATING" 1" DIAMETER SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT SPACER.
Safety consequence
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.
Free 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.
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).