2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
The 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK 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 EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK, potentially affecting up to 142 vehicles.
Recall 08E022000 — EQUIPMENT
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: BIG DOG IS RECALLING 38 REAR PASSENGER FOOT REST ASSEMBLIES, PART NO. 163-000040-01, SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY FOR MY 2008 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES THAT WERE BUILT BETWEEN JULY 16, 2007, AND FEBRUARY 28, 2008. THE SUBJECT PASSENGER PEG ASSEMBLIES MAY RESONATE AND CAUSE DISPROPORTIONATE AND/OR INAPPROPRIATE LOADING ON THE MOUNTING BOLTS. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy: BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHISKER BARS WITH A REVISED DESIGN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-219-6504.
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 RIDGEBACK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK.
Safety Rating for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-1096 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIGDOG RIDGEBACK
- 2004 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 5 complaints
- 2005 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 4 complaints
- 2006 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK — 0 complaints
- 2008 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK (current)
Other BIGDOG Models
- BIGDOG CHOPPER — 23 total complaints
- BIGDOG PITBULL — 13 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