2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
The 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF, potentially affecting up to 18,187 vehicles.
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 →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 04V137000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 1,906 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PISTON FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PISTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
View full details →Recall 04V164000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 2,098 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG MASTIFF. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND INSPECTED THE FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. AFTER SITTING, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HE STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAD AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF THE VEHICLES AND THE CONTROL BOXES WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 04-09-08 *BF
SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM PRIMARY GETS LOUDER AS IT REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DEALER SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. AFTER MANUFACTURER HAD THE BIKE FOR 3 WEEKS, THEY SAID "WE GAVE IT OUR BEST SHOT WITH OUR BEST TECH, HAVE YOUR ATTORNEY CALL US". ONE OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS NOT FIXED. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIGDOG MASTIFF
- 2003 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 0 complaints
- 2004 BIGDOG MASTIFF (current)
- 2005 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 2 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 0 complaints
- 2007 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 2 complaints
- 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 0 complaints
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- BIGDOG PITBULL — 13 total complaints
- BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 9 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