2002 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 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL
The 2002 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL, potentially affecting up to 1,035 vehicles.
Recall 02V089000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,035 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TO THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CAN PUT UNNECESSARY STRESS ON THE TANK MOUNTING TABS, CAUSING THESE TABS TO FAIL, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TANKS, REPLACE THE MOUNTING GROMMETS AND RELATED HARDWARE, AND REMOUNT THE TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NOTICED GAS LEAKING. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED THE GAS TANK; HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS...*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
LEFT FUEL TANK LEAKED WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 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 — 3 complaints
- 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL (current)
- 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL — 2 complaints
- 2005 BIGDOG PITBULL — 5 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG PITBULL — 0 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