2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER RECALLS
RECALL #1
Recall ID #59087 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Recall Date NOV 02, 2004
Component STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 4457 Recall Details
Recall Date
NOV 02, 2004
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
4457
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
RECALL #2
Recall ID #59089 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Date DEC 18, 2003
Component STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 1446 Recall Details
Recall Date
DEC 18, 2003
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
1446
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
RECALL #3
Recall ID #59088 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Recall Date JUN 23, 2003
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 845 Recall Details
Recall Date
JUN 23, 2003
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
845
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
RECALL #1
Recall ID #59087 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Recall Date NOV 02, 2004
Component STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 4457 Recall Details
Recall Date
NOV 02, 2004
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
4457
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
RECALL #2
Recall ID #59089 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Date DEC 18, 2003
Component STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 1446 Recall Details
Recall Date
DEC 18, 2003
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
1446
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
RECALL #3
Recall ID #59088 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Recall Date JUN 23, 2003
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Motorcycle Affected CHOPPER
Potential Motorcycles Affected 845 Recall Details
Recall Date
JUN 23, 2003
Motorcycle Affected
2003 BIG DOG CHOPPER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
845
Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC