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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V233📅 May 20, 2005

2005 Bigdog Bulldog recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles, the front fender brackets could fail allowing the front fender to detach.

💥 The risk

If this condition occurs, a crash could occur without any prior warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the front fender brackets free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2005. This recall campaign has been superseded by 06V122.

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
05V233000
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
180
Component
STRUCTURE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 31, 2005
Built
Mar 29, 2005 – May 12, 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 05V233 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 05V233?

2005 Bigdog Bulldog. 180 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.