2006 BIG DOG K-9 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
The 2006 BIG DOG K-9 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, EQUIPMENT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9, potentially affecting up to 29,299 vehicles.
Recall 07V580000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 8,061 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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...
View full details →Recall 07V356000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 7,611 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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...
View full details →Recall 07E058000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,800 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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 AFFECTED SISSY BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT COLLECT AT 316-267-9121.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BIGDOG K9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLED. A DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND MOTOR FRACTURED PREMATURELY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE AND TO DETERMINE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AVON 300 MM TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS MY SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BIG DOG K-9 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07V580 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: STRUT BOLTS REPLACEMENT. REMOVE STRUT BOLTS AND INSTALL STRUT BOLT KIT P/N 243 000010-00. *PE
R07V-580 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
1070 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH CABLE GUIDE REPLACEMENT. CABLE MAY CONTACT FUEL TANK AND RUB PAINT. *TT
1071 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT TAIL END OF FUEL TANKS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BIG DOG K-9
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIG DOG K-9
- 2005 BIG DOG K-9 — 0 complaints
- 2006 BIG DOG K-9 (current)
- 2007 BIG DOG K-9 — 5 complaints
- 2008 BIG DOG K-9 — 0 complaints
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