Recall campaign · NHTSA 05V149000

Power train

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2005-04-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V149000

Power train

Component: Power train
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,418
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-14
Owners notified: 2005-05-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRIVE SPROCKET NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

Model	Years on record
BIG DOG Chopper DT	2005
BIGDOG Chopper	2005
BIGDOG Mastiff	2005
BIGDOG Pitbull	2005
BIGDOG Ridgeback	2005

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.