2008 BIG DOG K-9 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BIG DOG K-9
The 2008 BIG DOG K-9 has received a total of 0 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, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9, potentially affecting up to 8,165 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 07V460000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 104 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY CONTACT HEATED METAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MELT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL LINE WITH ONE THAT HAS HIGHER THERMAL RESISTANCE PROPERTIES. ALSO NEW FUEL LINES WERE REROUTED TO FURTHER REDUCE EXPOSURE TO HEATED METAL. ALL MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9.
Safety Rating for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BIG DOG K-9 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BIG DOG K-9
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 5 complaints
- 2008 BIG DOG K-9 (current)
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- BIG DOG MASTIFF — 11 total complaints
- BIG DOG CHOPPER — 7 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