Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 07V356000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2007-08-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V356000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,611
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-08
Owners notified
2007-10-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCATED BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR POSITIVE BATTERY LEAD (B+ LEAD) AND THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WITH AN ALTERNATIVE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE THAT WILL PREVENT A THERMAL EVENT IF THERE IS A SHORT TO GROUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR EMAIL TO [email protected].

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

11 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
BIG DOG K-92006
BIG DOG N-Chopper2005
BIGDOG Bulldog2005
BIGDOG Chopper2006
BIGDOG DT Chopper2005
BIGDOG Mastiff2006 2005
BIGDOG Pitbull2006 2005
BIGDOG Ridgeback2006 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.