Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V285000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-10-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V285000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
108
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-23
Owners notified
2002-10-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ON THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEBARS COULD BREAK, LIMITING THE ABILITY TO USE THE HAND CONTROLS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBARS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 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.

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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
BIGDOG Motorcycle2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.