2002 Bigdog Motorcycle Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ON THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEBARS COULD…
NHTSA campaign 02V285000 · Steering · filed Oct 23, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ON THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEBARS COULD BREAK, LIMITING THE ABILITY TO USE THE HAND CONTROLS.
The risk
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-2597.
CUSTOMERS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bigdog | Motorcycle | 2002 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V285000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.