Structure: frame and membersRecall 02V-016 · 1998–1999 Bigdog Pitbull
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC recall 02V-016 covers 286 1998–1999 Bigdog Pitbull for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER FRONT MOUNTING TABS SECURING THE REAR FENDER CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING THE REAR FENDER TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE FRAME AND DROP ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WELDED TABS THAT PARTIALLY SUPPORT THE REAR FENDER, LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT, WITH TWO BOLTED-ON FENDER CLAMPS. THE FENDER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE BIKE SO THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE CLAMP CAN BE DRILLED AND THEN REINSTALLED WITH THE ADDITION OF A BACKING PLATE FOR ADDED RIGIDITY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-2597.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 11, 1997 to July 7, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- MOTORCYCLE SEAT SUPPORTNHTSA