2007 BIGDOG BULLDOG Recalls (3)

Campaign:
07V355000 on 08/14/2007
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
04/20/2006 - 06/20/2007
Affected:
181
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the tachometer board may have been improperly installed.
Consequence:
Improperly installed tachometer boards may develop a short circuit that could cause the motorcycle to shut down. this could occur without prior warning and result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will isolate the tachometer board from the housing. the recallbegan on august 27, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or e-mail at customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
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.

Campaign:
07E058000 on 08/14/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,800
Defect:
Certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. the sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence:
This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
Correction:
Big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.
Notes:
Customers may 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.

Campaign:
07V580000 on 12/17/2007
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
09/09/2004 - 11/29/2007
Affected:
8,061
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence:
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. the recall began on january 21, 2008. 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.

2007 BIGDOG BULLDOG TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
1092
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj
Bulletin:
SB-1093
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: high beam led indicator will not illuminate and motorcycle will not restart after being shut off. *pe
Bulletin:
R07V-580
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
Bulletin:
SIL-0001
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe
Bulletin:
SIL-0008
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe
Bulletin:
07V580
Component:
021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
Summary:
Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe
Bulletin:
07-V-580
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
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
Bulletin:
SB-1106
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-1102
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 k9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 k9 model. *pe

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