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2002 Bigdog Motorcycle Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 02V285000 Reported 108 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the weld on the stainless steel handlebars could break, limiting the ability to use the hand controls.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the handlebars. Owner notification began november 15, 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…

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V090000 Reported 462 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, a fuel valve's outlet nipple, to which the fuel line attaches, may pull out of the fuel valve, allowing fuel to exit onto the motor and primary drive.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel (shut off) valve. 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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle

How do I know if my 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bigdog dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V090000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Bigdog models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.