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HighNHTSA·10V180000·Announced 2010-05-03

Big Dog Recalls 2004 Motorcycles Due to Electrical Connection Issue

Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling 2004 models due to a loose electrical connection that may cause power loss or stalling, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where the defect can lead to a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC is recalling certain 2004 Chopper, Bulldog, Ridgeback, Mastiff, Boxer, and Pitbull motorcycles. The recall addresses a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.

This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components. This can lead to a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BIG DOG, BIGDOG BULLDOG, CHOPPER, PITBULL, RIDGEBACK
Brand
BIG DOG
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,895

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • BULLDOG
  • CHOPPER
  • PITBULL
  • RIDGEBACK
  • BOXER
  • MASTIFF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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