2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #03V230000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER |
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| Manufacturer |
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/24/2002 - 6/13/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/23/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/31/2003 |
| # Affected |
845 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER Recall for STRUCTURE, MOTORCYCLE, KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
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