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2002 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Bigdog Pitbull has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bigdog dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 Bigdog Pitbull owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull, describing incidents dated March 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10003947 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #10001502 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #8016148 · Filed

    LEFT FUEL TANK LEAKED WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

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BIG DOG/FUEL TANK

NHTSA #02V089000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 19, 2002 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,035 vehicles

Owners notified April 1, 2002 · Vehicles built July 24, 2001 – June 30, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 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).

Other Bigdog Pitbull model years

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