The problem
Certain motorcycles are equipped with a "floating" 1" diameter swing arm pivot bolt spacer.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mid-West Choppers dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V108000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.