Big Dog issued a recall notice on Dec 11, 2007 on most of its models regarding bolt failures on the rear fender strut. Below is the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
BIG DOG / BULLDOG / 2005 2007
BIG DOG / CHOPPER / 2005-2007
BIG DOG / K-9 / 2006-2008
BIG DOG / MASTIFF / 2005-2008
BIG DOG / MUTT / 2008

Manufacturer : BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V580000

Mfr's Report Date : DEC 11, 2007

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8,061

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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

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Big Dog Motorcycles issued a recall earlier this month for the 2007 model Bull Dog, due to improperly installed tachometer boards.

Here's the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
BIGDOG / BULLDOG (2007)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V355000

Mfr's Report Date : AUG 06, 2007

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 181

Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TACHOMETER BOARD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ISOLATE THE TACHOMETER BOARD FROM THE HOUSING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR E-MAIL AT CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.

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.

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Earlier this month (Aug 6), Big Dog Motorcycles issued a recall for all models of its motorcycles built between 2005-2006 (see specific details below).

Here's the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
BIG DOG / BULLDOG (2005)
BIG DOG / CHOPPER (2006)
BIG DOG / DT CHOPPER (2005)
BIG DOG / K-9 (2006)
BIG DOG / MASTIFF (2005-2006)
BIG DOG / N-CHOPPER (2005)
BIG DOG / PITBULL (2005-2006)
BIG DOG / RIDGEBACK (2005-2006)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V356000

Mfr's Report Date : AUG 06, 2007

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR, GENERATOR, REGULATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7611

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 VOLTAGE REGULATORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR EMAIL TO CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.

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.

Labels: Big Dog Motorcycle Recalls

Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC issued the following recall notice last week:

Make / Models /Years:
BIG DOG / BIG DOG / 2005

Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V052000

Recall Date: FEB 10, 2005

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1,586

Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FAILURE COULD OCCUR IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A RESISTOR HARNESS TO ELIMINATE THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE COMPONENT IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL MODULE TO FAIL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES AT 316-267-9121.

Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Labels: Big Dog Motorcycle Recalls