Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V089000 by Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc. Includes 1,035 affected units, BIG DOG/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V089000

Manufacturer: Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-03-19T00:00:00

Subject: Big dog/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,035

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fvdd-dpv5.ayy7

NHTSA ID: 02V089000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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