NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Big Dog K-9 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Big Dog K-9 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Big Dog dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Big Dog K-9. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Big Dog K-9 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Big Dog K-9, describing incidents dated September 14, 2010 to February 2, 2016.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10864725 · Filed May 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BIGDOG K9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLED. A DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND MOTOR FRACTURED PREMATURELY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT…
ODI #10425673 · Filed September 15, 2011
TREAD SPLICE SPLITTING OPEN. *KB
ODI #10421692 · Filed August 27, 2011
TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY TIRE SIZE (300/VR18) LISTED ON YOUR AUTO COMPLETE FORM. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT, NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT. *TT

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REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT

NHTSA #07V580000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2007 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 8,061 vehicles

Owners notified January 21, 2008 · Vehicles built September 10, 2004 – November 30, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

SISSY BARS

NHTSA #07E058000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2007 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,800 vehicles

Owners notified August 30, 2007

Defect description

CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SISSY BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT COLLECT AT 316-267-9121.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

NHTSA #07V356000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported August 8, 2007 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 7,611 vehicles

Owners notified October 1, 2007 · Vehicles built July 13, 2005 – October 13, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCATED BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR POSITIVE BATTERY LEAD (B+ LEAD) AND THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WITH AN ALTERNATIVE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE THAT WILL PREVENT A THERMAL EVENT IF THERE IS A SHORT TO GROUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR EMAIL TO [email protected].

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.

ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE

NHTSA #06V305000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported August 11, 2006 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,101 vehicles

Owners notified September 19, 2006

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EHC MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

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.

KICKSTAND SPRING

NHTSA #06V019000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported January 25, 2006 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Potentially affected: 9,726 vehicles

Owners notified February 17, 2006 · Vehicles built August 8, 2003 – January 13, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.

Safety consequence

THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND SPRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Big Dog K-9. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Big Dog K-9.

Electrical System

ODI #10864725

Incident: February 2, 2016 · Filed: May 13, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BIGDOG K9. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY STALLED. A DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND MOTOR FRACTURED PREMATURELY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE AND TO DETERMINE IF THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Tires

ODI #10425673

Incident: September 9, 2011 · Filed: September 15, 2011

TREAD SPLICE SPLITTING OPEN. *KB

Tires

ODI #10421692

Incident: August 15, 2011 · Filed: August 27, 2011

TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY TIRE SIZE (300/VR18) LISTED ON YOUR AUTO COMPLETE FORM. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT, NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT. *TT

Tires

ODI #10421691

Incident: September 14, 2010 · Filed: August 27, 2011

AVON 300 MM TIRE SEPERATING AT THE SPLICE. THIS IS MY SECOND TIRE TO DO THIS. *TT

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