Bigdog Pitbull (1998-1999): Structure
Recall 02V016000 · Jan 15, 2002 · Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC
286
vehicles affected
286
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V016000
- Date
- Jan 15, 2002
- Maker
- Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC
- Units affected
- 286
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V016000?
1 model: Bigdog Pitbull (1998-1999), about 286 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V016000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.