2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF
The 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF 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. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF, 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 BIGDOG MASTIFF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF.
Safety Rating for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-1098 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: EHC FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED. *PE
SB-1098 — EQUIPMENT
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: EHC FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED. *PE
SB-1096 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
SB-1096 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 2 complaints
- 2005 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 2 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 0 complaints
- 2007 BIGDOG MASTIFF — 2 complaints
- 2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF (current)
Other BIGDOG Models
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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