Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 2, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG/KICKSTAND SPRING STUD FRACTURE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 04V523000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,457

Consequence Summary:

IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 6, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES/SISSY BARS AND STRUTS BREAK

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES 2004 MASTIFF SISSY BARS AND STRUTS, PART NOS. BMD220-00022, BMD220-00003, AND BMD220-00004, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2003, AND FEBRUARY 2004. THE BOLT CONNECTING THE SISSY BAR AND STRUT AND THE SISSY BAR ITSELF MAY BE UNDERSIZED.

NHTSA ID: 04E047000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 34

Consequence Summary:

UNDER HEAVY LOADING, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT OR SISSY BAR TO BREAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES AT 316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 6, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG/HANDLEBAR

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.

NHTSA ID: 04V164000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 2,098

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 23, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BIG DOG/REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.

NHTSA ID: 04V137000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,906

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PISTON FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PISTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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