Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BIGDOG
Model Of Vehicle
BOXER
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V089000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Spillage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20010724
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1035
Date Owners Notified
20020401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Date Report Received
20020319