2005 Big Dog Chopper DT & 2005 Bigdog Chopper + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
💥 The risk
This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 05V149000
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,418
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 13, 2005
- Built
- Aug 1, 2004 – Jan 22, 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.