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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V180📅 May 3, 2010

2004 Big Dog Bulldog & 2004 Big Dog Chopper + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Big dog is recalling certain 2004 Chopper, Bulldog, Ridgeback, Mastiff, Boxer, and Pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.

💥 The risk

This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which CAN lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.

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
10V180000
Manufacturer
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,895
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 24, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 10V180 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 10V180?

2004 Big Dog Bulldog & 2004 Big Dog Chopper + 4 more. 1,895 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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