2005 BIGDOG PITBULL Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 05V149000 on 04/13/2005
- Component:
- Power train
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/2004 - 01/21/2005
- Affected:
- 1,418
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
- Consequence:
- This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. this condition could occur without any prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. 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.
- Campaign:
- 05V432000 on 09/28/2005
- Component:
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Manufactured:
- 09/19/2004 - 05/31/2005
- Affected:
- 3,294
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
- Consequence:
- This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 06V305000 on 08/10/2006
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Affected:
- 2,101
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
- Consequence:
- This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 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.
- Campaign:
- 07V356000 on 08/14/2007
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 09/09/2004 - 08/09/2005
- Affected:
- 7,611
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
- Consequence:
- This could possibly result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to 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.
2005 BIGDOG PITBULL TSBs (21)
- Bulletin:
- 1054
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Baker 6-speed main shaft snap ring. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 1061
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 1/2 - 20 inch upper engine mount bolt retention. big dog. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1055
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Primary drive fluid seeping from the starter housing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1056
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Exhaust end cap resonating rattling noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1058
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Engine running only on one cylinder and/or damaged ignition coil or ignition module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1059
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Abnormal primary chain noise resulting from displacement of the adjusting shoe 10mm external snap ring retainer. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 143
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- 05 clutch bearing carrier identification. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 1072
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1079
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Upper engine mount screw is loose or missing. *ak
- 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:
- 1069
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation. *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:
- 1090
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *tt
- 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-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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