Recall 08V-308: 2004 Wicked Woman Shady Lady
WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 11, 2008, covering about 5 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V308000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-308?
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.
How is recall 08V-308 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.