Investigation RQ08007: 2004–2005 Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 26, 2008

Closed

Jan 8, 2009

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Steering neck separation

Component: Structure › Frame and members

Summary

We opened this rq to explore big bear chopper'srationale for limiting the scope of safety recall 08v-129 to only chopper versions of the referenced models rather than also including the pro-street versions.subsequently, on december 30, 2008, bbc decided to expand the scope of the safety recall to include the pro-street versions of the my 2004-05 devil's advocate, 'sled, and venom models.with bbc's decision, in lieu of responding to odi's information request, this rq is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.