Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 21, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS (SEATS)

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS, BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES P/N BDM230-00195, BDM230-00194, AND BDM230-00081, WHEN USED ON ANY PRIMER-FINISHED BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT PILLION PAD MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PRIMER PAINT FINISH. THE SUCTION MOUNTS OF THESE PILLION PADS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY ADHERE TO THIS PAINT FINISH.

NHTSA ID: 05E082000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 84

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.

Corrective Action:

BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES OF THIS INCOMPATIBILITY AND OFFER A REFUND OR OWNERS CAN EXCHANGE THE PILLION PAD FOR A TWO-UP SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED FOR TWO PERSON USE. WARNING LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE KNOWN OWNERS OF THE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE PRIMER FINISHED PAINT TO BE PLACED ON THE REAR FENDER OF THE BIKE AND WARNING LABELS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO DEALERS TO BE APPLIED TO THEIR EXISTING INVENTORY OF PILLION PADS AND ANY PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES IN INVENTORY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE'S PARTS & ACCESSORIES AT 316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 28, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V432000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 3,294

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 20, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FRONT FENDER BRACKET

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.

NHTSA ID: 05V233000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 180

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 06V122.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 14, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.

NHTSA ID: 05V149000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,418

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 14, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FAILURE COULD OCCUR IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE.

NHTSA ID: 05V052000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,586

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD A RESISTOR HARNESS TO ELIMINATE THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE COMPONENT IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL MODULE TO FAIL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES AT 316-267-9121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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