Electrical system
- Component
- Electrical system
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 181
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-08-08
- Owners notified
- 2007-08-27
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TACHOMETER BOARD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Safety risk
IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TACHOMETER BOARDS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHUT DOWN. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ISOLATE THE TACHOMETER BOARD FROM THE HOUSING. THE RECALLBEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR E-MAIL AT [email protected].