Recall 07V580000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2005-2008 BIG DOG K-9
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,061 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V580000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,061 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for BIG DOG
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V180000 | 2004 BIG DOG MASTIFF | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,895 | |
| 07V460000 | 2008 BIG DOG K-9 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 104 | |
| 07V356000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7,611 | |
| 07E058000 | 2007 BIG DOG K-9 | EQUIPMENT | 1,800 | |
| 06V305000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,101 | |
| 06V019000 | 2006 BIG DOG K-9 | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 9,726 | |
| 05V432000 | 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3,294 | |
| 05V149000 | 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT | POWER TRAIN | 1,418 |