1998 BIG DOG PITBULL RECALLS
1998 BIG DOG PITBULL RECALLS
RECALL #1
Recall ID #52049 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Date JAN 15, 2002
Component STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Motorcycle Affected PITBULL
Potential Motorcycles Affected 286 Recall Details
Recall Date
JAN 15, 2002
Motorcycle Affected
1998 BIG DOG PITBULL
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
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.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
286
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
1998 BIG DOG PITBULL RECALLS
RECALL #1
Recall ID #52049 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Date JAN 15, 2002
Component STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Motorcycle Affected PITBULL
Potential Motorcycles Affected 286 Recall Details
Recall Date
JAN 15, 2002
Motorcycle Affected
1998 BIG DOG PITBULL
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
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.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
286
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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