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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V052📅 Feb 14, 2005

2005 Bigdog BIG DOG recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles, an electronic component failure could occur in the electric harness control (ehc) module.

💥 The risk

This could result in a total shut down of the motorcycle's electrical power increasing the risk of crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V052000
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,586
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2005
Built
Aug 1, 2004 – Feb 4, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V052 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V052?

2005 Bigdog BIG DOG. 1,586 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Bigdog dealer to book the free repair.