1998 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls
All 1998 Bigdog Pitbull recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.January 25th, 2002
Recalled Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Date
January 25th, 2002
January 25th, 2002
Units Effected
286
286
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V016000
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 11th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: July 7th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: April 15th, 2002
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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