2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF Recalls (2)

Campaign:
07V460000 on 09/26/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/10/2007 - 08/07/2007
Affected:
104
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
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.

2008 BIGDOG MASTIFF TSBs (10)

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:
SB-1096
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Big dog motorcycle: fuel line replacement and re-routing. fuel line may contact engine and melt. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-1098
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Big dog motorcycle: ehc firmware update required. *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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