Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 18, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG/FRAME CRACKS

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 03V535000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,446

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 23, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG/FUEL TANK MOUNT WELDING

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.

NHTSA ID: 03V230000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 845

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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