Recall 06V389000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2005-2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,494 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V389000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,494 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LONG PIVOT BOLT AND, IF NECESSARY, STRAIGHTEN THE REAR FRAME SIDE PANEL. THE SHORT LEFT SIDE PIVOT BOLT AND PIVOT SHAFT MAY ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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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 | |
| 06V305000 | 2006 BIGDOG CHOPPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,101 | |
| 06V301000 | 2005 BIGDOG CHOPPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2,711 |