Vehicle recall 02V090000 · March 19, 2002
2002 Bigdog Motorcycle
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2002
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 462
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bigdog Motorcycle (2002): 2002
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