Big Dog / Bigdog recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
What could happen
This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.
Vehicles covered
- Big Dog Bulldog 2004
- Big Dog Chopper 2004
- Big Dog Mastiff 2004
- Big Dog Ridgeback 2004
- Bigdog Boxer 2004
- Bigdog Pitbull 2004
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V180000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,895
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.