US RIDER NEWS 2004 Bigdog recall

[bringit]

just had a friend tell me bout this look up us rider news. they are recalling certain 2004 models for electrical connections leads to loss of electrical functions. go figure. i have had 2 ehc's go out in 1 month. its at the shop getting the wires plus kit now recall starts may 24th they will repair free of charge. i wonder what about these that have had to buy numerous boxes. atleast they came up with a recall :2thumbs:

just thought i would share the info

 

[TheDeadOne]

GOOD JOB "bringit"! :2thumbs:

Added to "Service Bulletin & Recall" section.

Report Date: May 5, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Search Type: VEHICLE
Make: BIG DOG
Model: CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL
Model Year: 2004

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Make: BIG DOG Model: CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Mfr's Report Date: APR 26, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V180000
RQ10002
NHTSA Action Number: RQ10002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1895
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9121.
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 .


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