2004 BIGDOG PITBULL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
The 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL, potentially affecting up to 20,082 vehicles.
Recall 10V180000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,895 vehicles affected
Defect: BIG DOG IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBLE LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION OR A VEHICLE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9121.
View full details →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 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 →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 2004 BIG DOG PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING AND IT CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! I TOOK IT TO THE BIG DOG DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE, FL AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE EHC MODULE. THE EHC MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THIS IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT $700.00, AND THE MODULE PART IS ON BACKORDER FROM THE MANUFACTURE. FOR AT LEAST A COUPLE OF WEEKS. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THERE WERE RECALLS FOR 2005,2006 AND 2007 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO RECALLS FOR 2004. I CALLED BIG DOG HEADQUARTERED IN WICHITA KS AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER! AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE 2004 ARE NOT ON RECALL... THIS IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM AND COULD BE FATAL...!! I SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR THIS!!! PLEASE HELP!!! *JB
I HAVE A 2004 BIG DOG PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING AND IT CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! I TOOK IT TO THE BIG DOG DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE, FL AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE EHC MODULE. THE EHC MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THIS IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT $700.00, AND THE MODULE PART IS ON BACKORDER FROM THE MANUFACTURE. FOR AT LEAST A COUPLE OF WEEKS. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THERE WERE RECALLS FOR 2005,2006 AND 2007 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO RECALLS FOR 2004. I CALLED BIG DOG HEADQUARTERED IN WICHITA KS AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER! AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE 2004 ARE NOT ON RECALL... THIS IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM AND COULD BE FATAL...!! I SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR THIS!!! PLEASE HELP!!! *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1044 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BELT AND CHASSIS ISSUES. DRIVE BELT NOISE,DRIVE BELT RATCHETING, SWING ARM TO FRAME CONTACT. BIGDOG SERVICE BULLETIN W/T ATTACHMENTS A-H. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 BIG DOG PITBULL, RIDGEBACK AND DAYTEC CHOPPER. *EH
1042 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EHC REPLACEMENT. INCORRECT ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A DAMAGED EHC. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIGDOG PITBULL
- 1999 BIGDOG PITBULL — 3 complaints
- 2002 BIGDOG PITBULL — 3 complaints
- 2004 BIGDOG PITBULL (current)
- 2005 BIGDOG PITBULL — 5 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG PITBULL — 0 complaints
Other BIGDOG Models
- BIGDOG CHOPPER — 23 total complaints
- 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