Storage: tank assemblyRecall 02V-097 · 2002 Panzer Digger DXF
PANZER MOTORCYCLE WORKS USA recall 02V-097 covers 9 2002 Panzer Digger DXF for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 GALLON FUEL TANKS BUILT BY DRAG SPECIALTIES. THE SEAM WELDS ON THE TANK CAN LEAK.
The risk
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 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 PANZER AT 1-719-269-7267.
CONSUMERS CAN 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 1, 2001 to March 1, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.