| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
7611
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 08, 2007
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG RIDGEBACK
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: |
AUG 11, 2006 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
2101
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 11, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG RIDGEBACK
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: |
JAN 25, 2006 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
9726
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 25, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG RIDGEBACK
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 RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 28, 2005
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG RIDGEBACK
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: |
APR 14, 2005 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN |
| Model Affected: |
BIG DOG RIDGEBACK |
| Units Affected: |
1418
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 2005
Model Affected:
2005 BIG DOG BIG DOG RIDGEBACK
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRIVE SPROCKET NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Units Affected:
1418
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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