NHTSA Recall 02V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V089000; Date: Mar. 19, 2002
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Bigdog Boxer; 2002 Bigdog Husky; 2002 Bigdog Pitbull
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,035
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 2002
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