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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