Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet 2005
Model Devils Advocate Prostreet made in 2005 by Big Bear Choppers got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V129000 | BIG BEAR AMERICAN MADE CHOPPERS, INC | from 04/13/2004 to 12/23/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1152 | 03/26/2008 | MFR | BIG BEAR AMERICAN MADE CHOPPERS, INC | 03/21/2008 | 03/21/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Big bear chopper is recalling certain my 2004-2006 devil's advocate choppers, sled choppers, venom choppers devil's advocate prostreet, sled prostreet, and venom prostreet motorcycles. some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces, structural modification made to the frame by owners, and/or failure to maintain the specified torque setting of the top motor mount may cause the affected welds to crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. this could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and maintain the proper torque of the top motor mount or modify the frame as necessary. the recall began on march 26, 2008. big bear has added additional makes, models and model years. additional owner letters will be mailed beginning december 18, 2008. owners may contact big bear chopper at 1-909-878-4340. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Big bear choppers recall no. 1b9/631.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2005 big bear chopper devils advocate with the frame under recall. i have complied with the recall notice that big bear sent out and contacted them, took the bike to one of their dealers johnney legend customs in chicago il on may 15 2009 for repair. it is october 6th and the repair has yet to be completed. i was under the assumption that big bear would complete the recall in a timely manner but 5 months is beyond a reasonable time. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2005 big bear chopper devils advocate with the frame under recall. i have complied with the recall notice that big bear sent out and contacted them, took the bike to one of their dealers johnney legend customs in chicago il on may 15 2009 for repair. it is october 6th and the repair has yet to be completed. i was under the assumption that big bear would complete the recall in a timely manner but 5 months is beyond a reasonable time. *tr | |||