Report Date
May 3, 2010
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
BIG DOG IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBLE LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLER.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION OR A VEHICLE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9121.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BIG DOG | BULLDOG |
| 2004 | BIG DOG | CHOPPER |
| 2004 | BIG DOG | MASTIFF |
| 2004 | BIG DOG | RIDGEBACK |
| 2004 | BIGDOG | BOXER |
| 2004 | BIGDOG | PITBULL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.