NHTSA Complaint #11006117 — 2015 CHAMPION CLASSIC SIDECAR
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11006117 |
| Vehicle | 2015 CHAMPION CLASSIC SIDECAR |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 4,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
THE BRACKET CONNECTING THE STEERING DAMPER TO THE FRONT FORK AS FAILED TWICE IN 18 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME WAS DURING A LOW-SPEED (20MPH) LEFT TURN. THE STRUT BOUNCED OFF THE ROAD SURFACE AND ROAD GUARDS OF THE BIKE. THE SECOND WAS HIGH-SPEED (60MPD) ON AN INTERSTATE. I LOOK DOWN AND NOTICED THE STRUT WAS NOT CONNECTED.