Recall 08E022000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2008-2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
RECALL This recall affects up to 38 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08E022000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 38 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 38 REAR PASSENGER FOOT REST ASSEMBLIES, PART NO. 163-000040-01, SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY FOR MY 2008 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES THAT WERE BUILT BETWEEN JULY 16, 2007, AND FEBRUARY 28, 2008. THE SUBJECT PASSENGER PEG ASSEMBLIES MAY RESONATE AND CAUSE DISPROPORTIONATE AND/OR INAPPROPRIATE LOADING ON THE MOUNTING BOLTS. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE PASSENGER PEG ASSEMBLY TO BREAK AND ALLOW THE PASSENGER PEG ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHISKER BARS WITH A REVISED DESIGN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-219-6504.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 06V301000 | 2005 BIGDOG CHOPPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2,711 |