2005 Bigdog Ridgeback recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 Ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
💥 The risk
If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.
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
- 09V147000
- Manufacturer
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,257
- Component
- WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 29, 2009
- Built
- Sep 10, 2004 – Jul 25, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .