Investigation PE01037: 1999 Big Dog Pitbull

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 2, 2001

Closed

Jan 24, 2002

Model years

1999

Subject

Motorcycle seat support

Component: Body and structure

Summary

The subject motorcycle is an extremely low-volume production model in a hardtail (I.e., no rear suspension) configuration.reports indicate brackets securing the rear fender/seat assembly separated from the frame.the assembly then collapsed onto the rear tire.on january 16, 2002, big dog motorcycles, llc notified odi that it was recalling the subject vehicles for this problem.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1999 Big Dog Pitbull5 complaints