2007 BIG DOG K-9 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BIG DOG K-9
The 2007 BIG DOG K-9 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9, potentially affecting up to 9,861 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 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 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE AN AVON COBRA 250/40/18 TIRE MOUNTED ON MY 2007 BIG DOG CHOPPER WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS ALMOST SPLIT FROM ON SIDE TO THE OTHER. *TR
I OWN A 2007 BIG DOG K9 THAT ORIGINALLY CAME WITH AN AVON VENOM 300/35R18 ON THE REAR. AVON HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE VENOM AND REPLACED IT WITH THE COBRA. I REPLACED MY VENOM IN JUNE OF 2010 WITH THE NEW COBRA. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES, I FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS STARTING TO SEPARATE ON EACH SIDE AT A SPLICE JOINT. I CALLED THE PEOPLE I BOUGHT THE TIRE FROM AND THEY PROMPTLY GOT ME A REPLACEMENT TIRE. MY ORIGINAL COBRA HAD A DATE CODE OF 4009. MY NEW COBRA HAS A DATE CODE OF 1111. *TT
I HAVE AN 07 BIG DOG K-9 W/ AV72 300/35VR18 COBRA SERIES W/ 2028 MILES AND 4/32 OF TREAD LEFT MEASURED AT THE WEAR BAR. THE TIRE HAS BEGAN TO SPLIT OR SEPERATE IN SEVERAL PLACES. *TT
2007 BIG DOG K-9 MOTORCYCLE, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL, HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER,HORN HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND ALL LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ELECTRIC CONTROLLER SHORTED OUT. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BIG DOG K-9. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM SIXTH TO FOURTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NOW STARTED TO LEAK OIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,100.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BIG DOG K-9 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 BIG DOG K-9. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-V-580 — STRUCTURE:BODY
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT REMEDY. REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
07-V-580 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT REMEDY. REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 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 — 4 complaints
- 2007 BIG DOG K-9 (current)
- 2008 BIG DOG K-9 — 0 complaints
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