1998 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
On some motorcycles, the rear fender front mounting tabs securing the rear fender can fracture, causing the rear fender to break away from the frame and drop onto the rear tire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the welded tabs that partially support the rear fender, located under the seat, with two bolted-on fender clamps. The fender will be removed from the bike so that the mounting holes for the clamp…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Bigdog Pitbull model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bigdog Pitbull model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Bigdog Pitbull | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 Bigdog Pitbull | 5 | 4 |
| 2006 Bigdog Pitbull | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Bigdog Pitbull
How do I know if my 1998 Bigdog Pitbull 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Bigdog Pitbull; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 02V016000).
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.
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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.