Vehicle recall 02V089000 · March 19, 2002
Bigdog Boxer, Husky and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tanks may have been improperly mounted to the motorcycle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2002
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,035
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bigdog Boxer (2002): 2002
- Bigdog Husky (2002): 2002
- Bigdog Pitbull (2002): 2002
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