Make : BIG DOG | Model : CHOPPER | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20020924 - 20030613 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V230000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20030731 | Date Received by ODI: 20030623 | Date Added to Database: 20030623 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 845 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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