Recall 07V460000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2008-2008 BIG DOG K-9
RECALL This recall affects up to 104 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V460000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 104 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY CONTACT HEATED METAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MELT.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL LINE WITH ONE THAT HAS HIGHER THERMAL RESISTANCE PROPERTIES. ALSO NEW FUEL LINES WERE REROUTED TO FURTHER REDUCE EXPOSURE TO HEATED METAL. ALL MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE NECESSARY.
Related Recalls for BIG DOG
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V180000 | 2004 BIG DOG MASTIFF | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,895 | |
| 07V580000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,061 | |
| 07V356000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7,611 | |
| 07E058000 | 2007 BIG DOG K-9 | EQUIPMENT | 1,800 | |
| 06V305000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,101 | |
| 06V019000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 9,726 | |
| 05V432000 | 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3,294 | |
| 05V149000 | 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT | POWER TRAIN | 1,418 |