NHTSA Recall 07V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V460000; Date: Sep. 27, 2007
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Bigdog K-9; 2008 Bigdog Mastiff; 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Affected Units:: 104
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
How to Fix:
Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner notification will be necessary.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 2007
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