NHTSA Recall 08V129000: Structure
BIG BEAR AMERICAN MADE CHOPPERS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,152 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V129000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1B9/631 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 21, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. This could result in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V129000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Big Bear Choppers Sled Chopper | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Big Bear Choppers Sled Prostreet | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Big Bear Choppers Venom Chopper | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Big Bear Choppers Venom Prostreet | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.