NHTSA Recall 04V108000: Suspension: rear
MID-WEST CHOPPERS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V108000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | March 2, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 13, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain motorcycles are equipped with a "floating" 1" diameter swing arm pivot bolt spacer.
Safety risk
The pivot bolt could bend and possibly fracture, affecting rear wheel alignment and the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will weld a larger pivot bolt spacer to the frame. Owner notification began april 13, 2004. Owners should contact mid-west at 1-309-342-7433 or www.midwestchoppers.com.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V108000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.