Key Takeaway

SINGLE DOWN-TUBE FRAMES/RC COMPONENTS by WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS LLC was recalled on July 11, 2008. What to do: WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS IS WORKING WITH RC COMPONENTS TO REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES. A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO ALL FIVE OF THE SINGLE DOWN-TUBE, NON-GUSS...

NHTSA Ongoing

SINGLE DOWN-TUBE FRAMES/RC COMPONENTS

Recalled: July 11, 2008 ~5 units affected 08V308

Description

WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER IS RECALLING 5 MY 2004 SHADY LADY MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH RC COMPONENT. THE FRONT OF THE FRAME WHERE WELDS ATTACH THE BACK-BONE TO THE NECK AND WELDS ATTACH THE NECK TO THE DOWN-TUBE, IF NOT BRACED WITH A GUSSET, STRESS PLACED ON MARGINAL WELDS COULD RESULT IN RAPID WEAR ON THE WELD JOINTS AND POSSIBLE JOINT SEPARATION.

Injuries / Consequence

FRAME SEPARATION AT THE NECK DOWN-TUBE OR BACK-BONE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS IS WORKING WITH RC COMPONENTS TO REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES. A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO ALL FIVE OF THE SINGLE DOWN-TUBE, NON-GUSSET FRAMES. REMEDY WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WICKED WOMEN CHOPPER AT 1-618-942-2344.

Products Affected

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Company Information

WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS LLC

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS IS WORKING WITH RC COMPONENTS TO REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES. A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO ALL FIVE OF THE SINGLE DOWN-TUBE, NON-GUSSET FRAMES. REMEDY WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE REC...

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