Recall 07V356000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Defect in 2005-2006 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,611 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V356000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,611 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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 [email protected].
Related Recalls for BIGDOG
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 06V301000 | 2005 BIGDOG CHOPPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2,711 |