NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Bigdog Motorcycle Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 24, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bigdog dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BIG DOG/HANDLEBAR
NHTSA #02V285000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2002 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 108 vehicles
Owners notified October 14, 2002
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ON THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEBARS COULD BREAK, LIMITING THE ABILITY TO USE THE HAND CONTROLS.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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).
BIG DOG/FUEL VALVE
NHTSA #02V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2002 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 462 vehicles
Owners notified April 1, 2002 · Vehicles built July 1, 2001 – November 9, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A FUEL VALVE'S OUTLET NIPPLE, TO WHICH THE FUEL LINE ATTACHES, MAY PULL OUT OF THE FUEL VALVE, ALLOWING FUEL TO EXIT ONTO THE MOTOR AND PRIMARY DRIVE.
Safety consequence
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL (SHUT OFF) VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 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
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Check your 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Bigdog Motorcycle at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Bigdog VIN