2002 BIGDOG PITBULL Recall

Campaign:
02V089000 on 03/26/2002
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/23/2001 - 06/29/2002
Affected:
1,035
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tanks may have been improperly mounted to the motorcycle. this can put unnecessary stress on the tank mounting tabs, causing these tabs to fail, with the possibility of fuel spillage.
Consequence:
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the tanks, replace the mounting grommets and related hardware, and remount the tanks. 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).

2002 BIGDOG PITBULL TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
1088
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Horn harness wires may break. *tt
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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