BIGDOG PITBULL 2004: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V164000

Make Model Year
BIGDOG PITBULL 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-04-12 2004-04-06 2004-04-20

Production Dates: 2003-08-08 - 2004-03-26

Manufacturers Involved: Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2098

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.

Notes

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