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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V308📅 Jul 11, 2008

2004 Wicked Woman Shady Lady recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Wicked women chopper is recalling 5 my 2004 Shady Lady motorcycles equipped with rc component. The front of the frame where welds attach the back-bone to the neck and welds attach the neck to the down-tube, if not braced with a gusset, stress placed on marginal welds could result in rapid wear on the weld joints and possible joint separation.

💥 The risk

Frame separation at the neck down-tube or back-bone could cause the driver to loose steering control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Wicked woman choppers is working with rc components to repair these motorcycles. A gusset will be added to all five of the single down-tube, non-gusset frames. Remedy will be free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2008. Owners may contact wicked women chopper at 1-618-942-2344.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V308000
Manufacturer
WICKED WOMAN CHOPPERS LLC
Vehicles affected
5
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 31, 2003 – Sep 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V308 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V308?

2004 Wicked Woman Shady Lady. 5 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Wicked Woman dealer to book the free repair.