Vehicle recall 03V230000 · June 23, 2003
2003 Bigdog Chopper
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount may have been improperly welded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- 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.
- 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
- 03V230000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2003
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 845
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bigdog Chopper (2003): 2003
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