2005–2008 Bigdog Mastiff & 2006–2008 Big Dog K-9 + 3 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts CAN fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
💥 The risk
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 07V580000
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 8,061
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 21, 2008
- Built
- Sep 10, 2004 – Nov 30, 2007
- 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.