2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
The 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT, potentially affecting up to 16,539 vehicles.
Recall 06V305000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,101 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EHC MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 06V019000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 9,726 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
Consequence: THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND SPRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 05V432000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 3,294 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT ALLOWING THE HUB AND BRAKE ROTOR TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL WITH AN ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE, CLEAN AND REATTACH THE REAR HUB BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-312-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 05V149000 — POWER TRAIN
| 1,418 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRIVE SPROCKET NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: 2005 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT A MOTORCYCLE AND WHEN HE PICKED IT UP AND DROVE IT LESS THAN ONE HOUR THERE WAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE THAT WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SMOKING PROBLEM. DROVE IT HOME, AND THE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AGAIN. CALLED MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID TO BRING VEHICLE BACK AGAIN, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO RE-OUT THE OIL HOSE THAT CAME OUT OF THE HEADS. THEY CHECKED THE HOSE, AND THAT WAS WHERE THE OIL WAS LEAKING OUT, AND IT WAS GOING THROUGH THE AIR BREATHER UNDERNEATH THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE BACK TIRE, DRIVE BELT. IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1054 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BAKER 6-SPEED MAIN SHAFT SNAP RING. *SC
1058 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE RUNNING ONLY ON ONE CYLINDER AND/OR DAMAGED IGNITION COIL OR IGNITION MODULE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
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