Vehicle recall 08V129000 · March 21, 2008
BIG Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper, Devils Advocate Prostreet and 4 more models
Some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Big bear chopper is recalling certain my 2004-2006 devil's advocate choppers, sled choppers, venom choppers devil's advocate prostreet, sled prostreet, and venom prostreet motorcycles. Some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces, structural modification made to the frame by owners, and/or failure to maintain the specified torque setting of the top motor mount may cause the affected welds to crack.
- Consequence
- The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. This could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and maintain the proper torque of the top motor mount or modify the frame as necessary. The recall began on March 26, 2008. Big bear has added additional makes, models and model years. Additional owner letters will be mailed beginning December 18, 2008. Owners may contact big bear chopper at 1-909-878-4340.
- Notes
- Big bear choppers recall no. 1B9/631.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 2008
- Filed by
- BIG BEAR AMERICAN MADE CHOPPERS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1B9/631
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,152
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BIG Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Chopper (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- BIG Bear Choppers Devils Advocate Prostreet (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- BIG Bear Choppers Sled Chopper (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- BIG Bear Choppers Sled Prostreet (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- BIG Bear Choppers Venom Chopper (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- BIG Bear Choppers Venom Prostreet (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your BIG Bear Choppers been repaired?
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