9999 BONANZA 696735 Recall

Campaign:: 09E058000 on 11/02/2009
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 662
Defect:: Custom chrome is recalling certain aftermarket santee bonanza motorcycle handlebars sold as replacement equipment for various harley-davidson motorcycles. the weld attaching the lower horizontal portion of the handlebar to the vertical portion of the handlebar can fail causing the handlebar components to separate.
Consequence:: Separation of the handlebar components during operation could cause a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:: Custom chrome will notify owners and replace the defective handlebars free of charge or offer a full refund. the safety recall began on november 13, 2009. owners may contact custom chrome at 1-877-248-5840.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket motorcycle handlebars and has no relation to any original equipment installed on harley-davidson motorcycles.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .