BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE 2002: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V285000

Make Model Year
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE 2002
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2002-10-14 2002-10-23 2002-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 108

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Consequence

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

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