Recalls for your 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt

Recalls for 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN


Posted on: 2005-04-14
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2006-08-11
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND


Posted on: 2006-01-25
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS


Posted on: 2005-09-29
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.