2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
The 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (6 complaints), Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER, potentially affecting up to 6,748 vehicles.
Recall 04V523000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 4,457 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 03V535000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 1,446 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 03V230000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 845 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ELECTRICAL WIRING MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURNS SIGNALS FAILED. DEALER HAS KEPT THE MOTORCYCLE FOR SIX WEEKS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE RUBBER PEELED OFF OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *TT THE PROBLEM WAS CONCLUDED AS A MOLD CLOSURE ISSUE. *SC
CONSUMER BELIEVE HIS MOTORCYCLE QUALIFIED AS A LEMON DUE TO A CRACKED GAS TANK AT THE REAR MOUNTING PLATE. *PH CONSUMER DEMANDING FULL REFUND OF DOWN PAYMENT, SIX MONTHLY PAYMENTS, AND FULL PAY OFF FROM LOAN. *LA
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO REPAIR AND REINFORCE THE FRAME. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER GARY.*AK
NHTSA 03V535000/FRAME CRACKS. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON JANUARY AND CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT IT WOULD TAKE THREE MONTHS FOR THEM TO FIX THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1031 — STRUCTURE:BODY
POSSIBLE CONTACT OF FENDER STRUT AND SWINGARM. *TT
1028 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2003 CHOPPER TANK MOUNT UPGRADE. *MR
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIGDOG CHOPPER
- 2003 BIGDOG CHOPPER (current)
- 2004 BIGDOG CHOPPER — 7 complaints
- 2005 BIGDOG CHOPPER — 5 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG CHOPPER — 0 complaints
- 2007 BIGDOG CHOPPER — 0 complaints
Other BIGDOG Models
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- BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 9 total complaints
- BIGDOG MASTIFF — 6 total complaints
- BIGDOG DAYTEC CHOPPER — 4 total complaints
- BIGDOG BULL DOG — 3 total complaints
- BIGDOG BIG DOG — 2 total complaints
- BIGDOG PIT BULL — 2 total complaints
- BIGDOG BDM — 1 total complaint