NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Bigdog Pitbull has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 24, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bigdog dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BIG DOG/REAR FENDER
NHTSA #02V016000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2002 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 286 vehicles
Owners notified April 15, 2002 · Vehicles built September 11, 1997 – July 7, 1999 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND UNINTENDED BRAKING ACTION.
Manufacturer 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 AND THEN REINSTALLED WITH THE ADDITION OF A BACKING PLATE FOR ADDED RIGIDITY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 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
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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