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2003 Bigdog Chopper recall: mounting

Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC reported this safety recall on June 23, 2003. It covers about 845 vehicles.

vehicles affected
845
reported
Jun 23, 2003
owners notified
Jul 31, 2003
related complaints
1

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 03V230000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.

2003 Bigdog Chopper

Questions about recall 03V230000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Bigdog Chopper mounting?

Yes. Recall 03V230000, reported on June 23, 2003, covers about 845 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V230000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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