Big Bear Choppers Venom Prostreet 2004
Model Venom Prostreet made in 2004 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 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/16/2009 | 1500 | 1 | 08/09/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 big bear choppers venom prostreet motorcycle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v129000 (structure) and immediately called the manufacturer. there were no authorized dealers in close proximity. the manufacturer informed him that he could have the repair made at an agreeable facility. after the initial inspection of the motorcycle at the repair shop was made, his vehicle has not been returned nor has the remedy been performed. the manufacturer failed to provide adequate assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 1,500. updated 10/13/09. *lj the consumer stated as of sept 28, 2009 the repairs were complete. updated 10/15/09. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/14/2009 | 8000 | 1 | |
| I received a recall for my 2004 big bear chopper prostreet venom, i completed the recall compliance in october 2009 and to date i have not been paid, i have contacted them weekly and they do not know when they will be able to pay me for the repairs required for recall compliance. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | PORTLAND | LATUS HARLEY |