Recall campaign · NHTSA 06V019000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-01-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V019000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component: Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected: 9,726
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-01-25
Owners notified: 2006-02-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.

Safety risk

THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND SPRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. 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

18 model years across 9 models.

Model	Years on record
BIG DOG Chopper DT	2005
BIG DOG K-9	2006
BIGDOG Boxer	2004
BIGDOG Bulldog	2005 2004
BIGDOG Chopper	2006 2005 2004
BIGDOG Chopper - DT	2004
BIGDOG Mastiff	2006 2005 2004
BIGDOG Pitbull	2006 2005 2004
BIGDOG Ridgeback	2006 2005 2004

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.