NHTSA Complaint #10141676 — 2005 BIG BEAR CHOPPERS VENOM CHOPPER
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10141676 |
| Vehicle | 2005 BIG BEAR CHOPPERS VENOM CHOPPER |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 860 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SWING ARM WELD BROKE. THIS HOLDS THE REAR FENDER ON, KEEPING IT OFF THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AROUND THE BLOCK HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE AND SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. HE CONTACTED BIG BEAR, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX THE WELD, BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE MOTORCYCLE AND SEND IN THE PART. THIS CAUSED A BURN IN THE PAINT JOB. THIS IS A 2005 BIG BEAR CHOPPER VENOM, TITLED AS A SELF ASSEMBLED VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - *NM