The problem
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
The risk
This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 Big Dog, Bigdog dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V149000.
- 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.