1999 BIGDOG PITBULL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
The 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodybumpers (1 complaint), Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), and Wheelsrim (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL, potentially affecting up to 286 vehicles.
Recall 02V016000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 286 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR WHEEL OF THE BIKE HAD 60 SPOKES. WHILE RIDING THE BIKE, THE 20+ SPOKES BROKE OFF.*JB
EASY RIDER IN CENTER BEACH, NY. PHONE# 631/588-8885. ARE UNWILLING TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK
NHTSA RECALL 02 V 016 000/REAR FENDER: DEALER(EASY RIDER, CENTEREACH,NY; PHONE# 631/588-8885) IS NOT INTERESTED IN HONORING RECALL NOTICE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI
Safety Rating for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIGDOG PITBULL
- 1998 BIGDOG PITBULL — 0 complaints
- 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL (current)
- 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL — 3 complaints
- 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL — 2 complaints
Other BIGDOG Models
- BIGDOG CHOPPER — 23 total complaints
- BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 9 total complaints
- BIGDOG MASTIFF — 6 total complaints
- BIGDOG DAYTEC CHOPPER — 4 total complaints
- BIGDOG BULL DOG — 3 total complaints
- BIGDOG BIG DOG — 2 total complaints
- BIGDOG PIT BULL — 2 total complaints
- BIGDOG BDM — 1 total complaint