2002 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Bigdog Pitbull have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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...*a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2003 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2002 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2002 Bigdog Pitbull
How do I know if my 2002 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 2002 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 02V089000).
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.