| Make : BIG DOG | Model : PITBULL | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970911 - 19990707 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V016000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020415 | Date Received by ODI: 20020115 | Date Added to Database: 20020125 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 286 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |
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