IllustrationWHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE THE BACK FENDER WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE FENDER TO CUT INTO THE TIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT OFF FREEWAY SAFELY. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE CAUSED A BLOWOUT OF THE TIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN SENT BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER. MODEL NAME, BIG DOG PIT BULL. *AK
1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Harley Davidson
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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- Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Structure complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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