STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
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STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
MASTIFF |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CHOPPER |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
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EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO... ... more
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EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 15, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO...
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SISSY BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT COLLECT AT 316-267-9121.
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BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
MASTIFF |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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 CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CHOPPER |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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 CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
PITBULL |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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 CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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 CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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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 CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
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STRUCTURE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 12, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CHOPPER |
| Units Affected: |
2494 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LONG PIVOT BOLT AND, IF NECESSARY, STRAIGHTEN THE REAR FRAME SIDE PANEL. THE SHORT LEFT SIDE PIVOT BOLT AND PIVOT SHAFT MAY ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
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