| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
8061
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 18, 2007
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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.
Units Affected:
8061
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
7611
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 08, 2007
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Units Affected:
7611
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 12, 2006 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
2494
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 12, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
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.
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.
Units Affected:
2494
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
AUG 11, 2006 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
2101
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 11, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EHC MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Units Affected:
2101
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
AUG 09, 2006 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
2711
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 09, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED WITHIN THE BATTERY TRAY IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE IGNITION MODULE SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIBRATION.
Consequence
THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIBRATION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A STALLING CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Units Affected:
2711
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 2006 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
364
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. (BIG DOG RECALLED CERTAIN BULLDOG MOTORCYCLES IN MAY 2005. BIG DOG REVISED THE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND IS RECALLING ALL THE 2005 BULLDOG MOTORCYCLES. IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN, IT WILL NEED TO BE REMEDIED AGAIN.) THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Units Affected:
364
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
JAN 25, 2006 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
9726
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 25, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
Consequence
THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.
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.
Units Affected:
9726
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
SEP 28, 2005 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 28, 2005
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT ALLOWING THE HUB AND BRAKE ROTOR TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL WITH AN ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, CLEAN AND REATTACH THE REAR HUB BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-312-267-9121.
Units Affected:
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
| Recall Date: |
MAY 20, 2005 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG BULLDOG |
| Units Affected: |
180
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 20, 2005
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG BULLDOG
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 06V122.
Units Affected:
180
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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