Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BIGDOG
Model Of Vehicle
PITBULL
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V016000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Tire Damage And Unintended Braking Action.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19970911
End Of Manufacture
19990707
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
286
Date Owners Notified
20020415
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Date Report Received
20020115