Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 06V301000

Electrical system: ignition: module

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2006-08-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V301000

Electrical system: ignition: module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: module
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,711
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-09
Owners notified
2006-08-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED WITHIN THE BATTERY TRAY IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE IGNITION MODULE SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIBRATION.

Safety risk

THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIBRATION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A STALLING CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW IGNITION MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 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

5 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
BIGDOG Bulldog2005
BIGDOG Chopper2006 2005
BIGDOG Mastiff2006 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.