Recall 04V164000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2004-2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,098 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V164000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,098 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V180000 | 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,895 | |
| 09V147000 | 2005 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 1,257 | |
| 08E022000 | 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK | EQUIPMENT | 38 | |
| 07V580000 | 2006 BIGDOG CHOPPER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,061 | |
| 07V460000 | 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 104 | |
| 07V356000 | 2006 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7,611 | |
| 07E058000 | 2007 BIGDOG BULLDOG | EQUIPMENT | 1,800 | |
| 07V355000 | 2007 BIGDOG BULLDOG | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 181 | |
| 06V389000 | 2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF | STRUCTURE | 2,494 | |
| 06V305000 | 2006 BIGDOG CHOPPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,101 |