Bigdog Pitbull 1999
Model Pitbull made in 1999 by Bigdog got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding communications and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V016000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 09/11/1997 to 07/07/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 286 | 04/15/2002 | ODI | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 01/15/2002 | 01/25/2002 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This could result in tire damage and unintended braking action. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 1088 | 06/30/2006 | 10020152 | Horn harness wires may break. *tt | 07/28/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-1099 | 01/11/2008 | 10026832 | Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe | 12/23/2008 | |