Tl*the contact owns a 2003 swift bar chopper. He noticed gas on the motorcycle and on his clothes after riding the motorcycle for ten miles. There was a crack in the tank on top backside. The gas tank was made of aluminum. The manufacturer would not replace the gas tank. The current and failure mileages were 3,846.
2004-2004 · 1 model year
Swift Bar Chopper Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Swift Bar Chopper across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Bar Chopper complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | - |
Most common Bar Chopper problems
Latest Bar Chopper complaints
Dt*: the contact stated fuel was leaking from the fuel tank while at a stop. The contact made temporary repairs then took the vehicle to the dealership where the fuel tank was replaced. Also, while washing the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack in the frame under the handle bars. The vehicle is now inoperable because of the crack. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted. *Ak updated 07/05/06. *Jb
Questions about the Swift Bar Chopper
Which Swift Bar Chopper years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Swift Bar Chopper problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (2), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Swift Bar Chopper have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Swift Bar Chopper model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data