2002 Bigdog Pitbull problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2008-01-11 · SB-1099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe
Electrical System:horn 2006-06-30 · 1088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
horn harness wires may break. *tt
What owners report
2003-01-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“while driving motorcycle consumer noticed gas leaking. took motorcycle to dealer, and dealer replaced the gas tank; however, problem is still occurring. please provide any further information. ts...*ak…”
2002-12-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices“while traveling on the highway the vehicle was leaking fuel from the gas tank. please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ts…”
2002-08-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“left fuel tank leaked when driving. consumer noticed a crack in fuel tank. fuel tank was replaced at dealership. please provide additional information.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.