NHTSA Campaign 03V230000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Issued by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC · Reported Jun 23, 2003 · 845 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGDOG | CHOPPER | 2003 | 845 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V230000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.