Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC recalls Ridgeback Models
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Article Date: 5/5/2009 | Resource: MLG
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC recalls Ridgeback Models
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BIGDOG / RIDGEBACK 2005
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V147000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1257
Summary:
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR EVIDENCE OF CRACKING. IF THE WHEEL EXHIBITS EVIDENCE OF CRACKING, BIG DOG WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL, AND IF THE WHEEL SHOWS NO SIGNS OF CRACKING, CUSTOMERS WILL BE ADVISED TO BRING THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO BIG DOG DEALER FOR A FREE INSPECTION EVERY 2,500 MILES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 316-267-9121.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com