2002 BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

02V090000 on 03/26/2002

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

06/30/2001 - 11/08/2001

Affected:

462

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, a fuel valve's outlet nipple, to which the fuel line attaches, may pull out of the fuel valve, allowing fuel to exit onto the motor and primary drive.

Consequence:

Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the fuel (shut off) valve. owner notification began april 1, 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.

Notes:

Customers can 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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Campaign:

02V285000 on 10/29/2002

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Affected:

108

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, the weld on the stainless steel handlebars could break, limiting the ability to use the hand controls.

Consequence:

This can increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the handlebars. owner notification began november 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.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE TSB

Bulletin:

SB-1099

Component:

091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly

Summary:

Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe

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