2008 BIG DOG K-9
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 16 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.
07V460000 Sep 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY CONTACT HEATED METAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MELT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL LINE WITH ONE THAT HAS HIGHER THERMAL RESISTANCE PROPERTIES. ALSO NEW FUEL LINES WERE REROUTED TO FURTHER REDUCE EXPOSURE TO HEATED METAL. ALL MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE NECESSARY.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 BIG DOG K-9
16 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 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
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-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
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-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB-1096
Aug 17, 2007
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
SB-1096
Aug 17, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
SB-1096
Aug 17, 2007
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT AND RE-ROUTING. FUEL LINE MAY CONTACT ENGINE AND MELT. *PE
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