2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle recalls and problems

The 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mid-West Choppers dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle recalls

Recall 04V-108: Suspension

Reported Mar 2, 2004 · 30 vehicles affected · MID-WEST CHOPPERS

Problem: Certain motorcycles are equipped with a "floating" 1" diameter swing arm pivot bolt spacer.

Risk: The pivot bolt could bend and possibly fracture, affecting rear wheel alignment and the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will weld a larger pivot bolt spacer to the frame. Owner notification began april 13, 2004. Owners should contact mid-west at 1-309-342-7433 or www.midwestchoppers.com.

2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Rear — 2
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Mar 11, 2004

While riding my mid-west choppers motorcycle in the evening, my headlight shorted out and failed. Upon inspection it appeared the wiring was poorly installed. This is a safety issue.

Suspension · at 800 miles · reported Nov 19, 2003

I was riding my 2003 mid-west choppers motorcycle on august 29th, 2003. I was traveling about 65 MPH when my rear swingarm assembly on my motorcycle failed catastrophically. I almost was thrown from the motorcycle due to the shifting of the swingarm assembly. I contacted the manufacturer of the motorcycle and they instructed me to take the motorcycle to a shop in the area - I did. The shop disassembled the swingarm assembly and found the swingarm pivot bolt to be snapped just where it fits into the bushing. Mid-west choppers (Galesburg, il) was contacted and instructed me that pro-street…

Suspension · at 1,600 miles · reported Nov 19, 2003

On 09/19/03 I was riding my motorcycle when the swingarm assembly failed, nearly throwing me from it. The swingarm pivot bolt was bent or broken, the swingarm was shifted, the tire was contacting the rear fender, the belt frayed, and paint was damaged. I took the motorcycle to a local repair shop. I contacted the manufacturer/seller, mid-west choppers in galesburg, illinois, to authorize warrantee work. They refused to assist. The repair shop, dd custom cycle in gurnee, illinois, contacted them and spoke with chip miyler, owner. He instructed the shop to stop all work. Midwest choppers…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle: 04V-108 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mid-West Choppers Motorcycle?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 800 miles.

Are Mid-West Choppers recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mid-West Choppers dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.