2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF Recalls (6)

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:
06V301000 on 08/08/2006
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:
09/09/2004 - 07/23/2006
Affected:
2,711
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
Consequence:
This susceptibility to vibration may contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 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:
06V389000 on 10/11/2006
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
09/09/2004 - 04/11/2006
Affected:
2,494
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
Consequence:
This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle is being driven. this condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. the short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Notes:
Customers can 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:
07/12/2005 - 10/12/2006
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.
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.

2006 BIGDOG MASTIFF TSBs (19)

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:
1075
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dielectric grease addition to connectors. *tt
Bulletin:
1081
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *ak
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:
1086
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration. *tt
Bulletin:
1090
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *tt
Bulletin:
1092
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj
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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