BIGDOG PITBULL 2004: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.