2002 Big Dog Pitbull recalls and problems

The 2002 Big Dog Pitbull has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2002 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Pitbull model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Mar 19, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V089000 · 1,035 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

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 text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2002 vs. other Big Dog Pitbull years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Big Dog Pitbull have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Big Dog Pitbull, the latest from Mar 19, 2002 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Big Dog Pitbull?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.