2002 Bigdog Motorcycle recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the weld on the stainless steel handlebars could break, limiting the ability to use the hand controls.
💥 The risk
This CAN increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V285000
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 108
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 14, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).