2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
The 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER, potentially affecting up to 1,895 vehicles.
Recall 10V180000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,895 vehicles affected
Defect: BIG DOG IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBLE LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION OR A VEHICLE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9121.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHERE DO I GET A 2004 MASTER CYLINDER FOR MY BIKE??? EVERYTHING THAT'S ON RECALL IS ON MY BIKE!! AND EVEN MORE TO BE PISSED ABOUT IS THEY SOLD THIS TO ME A FEW MONTHS AFTER THERE RECALL WHEN THEY NEW ABOUT IT, EVERYTHING THAT WAS FIXED BECAUSE OF MULTIPLE PROBLEMS I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. BUT YET THEY NEW ABOUT THIS RECALL. WHAT DO I DO??? *TR
HEAD LIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. THEY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HAD TO HAVE MY BIKE TOWED. *TR
HEAD LIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. THEY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HAD TO HAVE MY BIKE TOWED. *TR
HEAD LIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. THEY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HAD TO HAVE MY BIKE TOWED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE CHOPPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V180000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IN 2006, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND BOTH ADVISED THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE MOTORCYCLE THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. UPDATED 11/16/10*BF UPDATED 11/23/10*JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-1099 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL TANK VENT MAY BECOME FLOODED WITH FUEL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO RUN POORLY DUE TO A FUEL MIXTURE THAT IS TOO RICH. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIG DOG CHOPPER
- 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER (current)
- 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER — 2 complaints
- 2006 BIG DOG CHOPPER — 0 complaints
Other BIG DOG Models
- BIG DOG RIDGEBACK — 17 total complaints
- BIG DOG MASTIFF — 11 total complaints
- BIG DOG K-9 — 9 total complaints
- BIG DOG PITBULL — 7 total complaints
- BIG DOG BULLDOG — 4 total complaints
- BIG DOG PITTBULL — 3 total complaints
- BIG DOG BOXER — 1 total complaint
- BIG DOG CHOPPER DT — 1 total complaint