2006 BIG DOG K-9
5 recalls — 4 complaints — 26 TSBs
07V580000 Dec 18, 2007
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
07E058000 Aug 15, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SISSY BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT COLLECT AT 316-267-9121.
07V356000 Aug 8, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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, 200... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 13, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BIGDOG K9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLED. A DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND MOTOR FRACTURED PREMATURELY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPT... Read more
TIRES
Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2011
TREAD SPLICE SPLITTING OPEN. *KB
TIRES
Aug 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 14, 2010
AVON 300 MM TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS MY SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. *TT
TIRES
Aug 27, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY TIRE SIZE (300/VR18) LISTED ON YOUR AUTO COMPLETE FORM. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT, NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT. *TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 BIG DOG K-9
26 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 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
07V580
Oct 30, 2008
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: STRUT BOLTS REPLACEMENT. REMOVE STRUT BOLTS AND INSTALL STRUT BOLT KIT P/N 243 000010-00. *PE
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
SIL-0001
Apr 18, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLES: THIS LETTER HIGHLIGHTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLERS (EHCS). FOR MODELS YEARS 2005-2009 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
R07V-580
Jan 14, 2008
160000 STRUCTURE
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
07-V-580
Jan 14, 2008
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT REMEDY. REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
07-V-580
Jan 14, 2008
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT REMEDY. REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
R07V-580
Jan 14, 2008
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE
R07V-580
Jan 14, 2008
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *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
1092
May 18, 2007
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLES - REVISED SPEEDOMETER AND MOUNT. *NJ
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
1086
Jun 30, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
NOISY PRIMARY CHAIN, OR EXCESSIVE DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION. *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
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
1072
Mar 27, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER OPERATION - VIBRATIONS AT HIGH SPEED ARE CAUSING SIGNAL LOSS TO NEEDLE FROM SPEED SENSOR. *TT
1070
Jan 4, 2006
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH CABLE GUIDE REPLACEMENT. CABLE MAY CONTACT FUEL TANK AND RUB PAINT. *TT
1071
Dec 21, 2005
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT TAIL END OF FUEL TANKS. *TT
BIG DOG K-9 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BIG DOG K-9 across all model years (2006–2008).
9
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths