5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2007-08-15
Description
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Consequence
This could possibly result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2007-12-18
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2007-08-15
Description
Certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. The sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. Over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence
This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
Corrective Action
Big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. Owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.
Notes
Customers may 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.