Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V523000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-11-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V523000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,457
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-02
Owners notified
2004-12-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BIGDOG Boxer2004
BIGDOG Bulldog2004
BIGDOG Chopper2004 2003
BIGDOG Daytec Chopper2004
BIGDOG Mastiff2004 2003
BIGDOG Pitbull2004
BIGDOG Ridgeback2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.