NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V164
Component: LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,098
Dates of Manufacture: August 2003 - March 2004Summary: On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite. This could cause the throttle or front brake control to bind, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a lock washer and loctite.
Notes: The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on April 12, 2004. Owners may contact Big Dog at 1-316-267-9121.
Customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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