2004 BIGDOG BULLDOG Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 04V137000 on 03/24/2004
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Manufactured:
- 09/18/2003 - 03/15/2004
- Affected:
- 1,906
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V164000 on 04/19/2004
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 08/07/2003 - 03/25/2004
- Affected:
- 2,098
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V523000 on 11/02/2004
- Component:
- Structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand
- Manufactured:
- 08/07/2003 - 09/22/2004
- Affected:
- 4,457
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06V019000 on 01/24/2006
- Component:
- Structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand
- Manufactured:
- 08/07/2003 - 01/12/2006
- Affected:
- 9,726
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2004 BIGDOG BULLDOG TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- 1039
- Component:
- 160100 structure:motorcycle kickstand/centerstand
- Summary:
- Kickstand spring stud fracture. all bigdog 2004 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1042
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ehc replacement. incorrect electrical component installation resulting in a damaged ehc. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1075
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Dielectric grease addition to connectors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1080
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 1078
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1077
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1088
- Component:
- 341000 communications:horn assembly
- Summary:
- Horn harness wires may break. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SB-1099
- Component:
- 091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe
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