2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 23 TSBs
06V305000 Aug 11, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
06V019000 Jan 25, 2006
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
05V432000 Sep 28, 2005
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
05V149000 Apr 14, 2005
POWER TRAIN
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 24, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
DT: 2005 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT A MOTORCYCLE AND WHEN HE PICKED IT UP AND DROVE IT LESS THAN ONE HOUR THERE WAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF WHITE SMOKE THAT WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SMOKING PROBLEM. DROVE IT HOME, AND THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 BIG DOG CHOPPER DT
23 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
SIL-0008
May 11, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: ELECTRICAL SIDE COVER CONTACT WITH BELT GUARD. A WIRE BUNDLE MAY PROTRUDE INTO THE RIGHT ELECTRICAL SIDE COVER. *PE
SB-1106
Apr 18, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: NEW PRIMARY INSPECTION COVER GASKET. INSTALL NEW INSPECTION COVER GASKET ON ALL 2005-2008 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. *PE
SB-1102
Apr 11, 2008
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
SB-1102
Apr 11, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
SB-1102
Apr 11, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
SB-1099
Jan 11, 2008
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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
1069
Nov 3, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OPERATION. *TT
1090
Aug 25, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
ROUGH SHIFTING, OR NOISY TRANSMISSION CAUSED BY LOOSE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT SCREW. *TT
1088
Jun 30, 2006
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN HARNESS WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT
1078
Jun 23, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EHC CONTACT IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE (REVISED). CURRENT SEAL DOES NOT ALLOW CONNECTOR PINS TO SEAT PROPERLY AND MOISTURE MAY BE PRESENT IN CONNECTOR. *TT
1077
Jun 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP CONNECTOR MAY MELT, MAKING BULB REPLACEMENT DIFFICULT. *TT
1054
Jun 2, 2006
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BAKER 6-SPEED MAIN SHAFT SNAP RING. *SC
1081
May 4, 2006
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SHIFTING DIFFICULTY CAUSED BY LOOSE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT SCREW. *AK
1075
May 3, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIELECTRIC GREASE ADDITION TO CONNECTORS. *TT
1080
Apr 27, 2006
160000 STRUCTURE
TACHOMETER BOARD REPLACEMENT - INACCURATE TACHOMETER READINGS OR FLUCTUATION IN READINGS DUE TO MOISTURE. *AK
1079
Apr 13, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UPPER ENGINE MOUNT SCREW IS LOOSE OR MISSING. *AK
1072
Mar 27, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER OPERATION - VIBRATIONS AT HIGH SPEED ARE CAUSING SIGNAL LOSS TO NEEDLE FROM SPEED SENSOR. *TT
1059
Sep 10, 2005
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ABNORMAL PRIMARY CHAIN NOISE RESULTING FROM DISPLACEMENT OF THE ADJUSTING SHOE 10MM EXTERNAL SNAP RING RETAINER. *TT
1061
Sep 10, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1/2 - 20 INCH UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BOLT RETENTION. BIG DOG. *TT
1058
Aug 22, 2005
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE RUNNING ONLY ON ONE CYLINDER AND/OR DAMAGED IGNITION COIL OR IGNITION MODULE. *TT
143
Aug 2, 2005
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
05 CLUTCH BEARING CARRIER IDENTIFICATION. *AK
1056
Jul 10, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST END CAP RESONATING RATTLING NOISE. *TT
1055
Jul 10, 2005
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
PRIMARY DRIVE FLUID SEEPING FROM THE STARTER HOUSING. *TT
BIG DOG CHOPPER DT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BIG DOG CHOPPER DT across all model years (2005–2005).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths