2002 Panzer Digger DXF Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 GALLON FUEL TANKS BUILT BY DRAG…
NHTSA campaign 02V097000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 26, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 GALLON FUEL TANKS BUILT BY DRAG SPECIALTIES. THE SEAM WELDS ON THE TANK CAN LEAK.
The risk
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PANZER AT 1-719-269-7267.
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Panzer | Digger DXF | 2002 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V097000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.