NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Bigdog Bulldog Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Bigdog Bulldog has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 24, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2005 Bigdog Bulldog. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bigdog dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Bigdog Bulldog. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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.
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 September 10, 2004 – August 10, 2005 (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.
PIVOT BOLT REPLACEMENT
NHTSA #06V389000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported October 12, 2006 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,494 vehicles
Owners notified November 1, 2006 · Vehicles built September 10, 2004 – April 12, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LONG PIVOT BOLT AND, IF NECESSARY, STRAIGHTEN THE REAR FRAME SIDE PANEL. THE SHORT LEFT SIDE PIVOT BOLT AND PIVOT SHAFT MAY ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
IGNITION MODULE BATTERY TRAY
NHTSA #06V301000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Module · NHTSA notice
Reported August 9, 2006 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,711 vehicles
Owners notified August 25, 2006 · Vehicles built September 10, 2004 – July 24, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED WITHIN THE BATTERY TRAY IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE IGNITION MODULE SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIBRATION.
Safety consequence
THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIBRATION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A STALLING CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW IGNITION MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 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.
FRONT FENDER BRACKETS
NHTSA #06V122000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2006 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 364 vehicles
Owners notified April 24, 2006
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.
Safety consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. (BIG DOG RECALLED CERTAIN BULLDOG MOTORCYCLES IN MAY 2005. BIG DOG REVISED THE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND IS RECALLING ALL THE 2005 BULLDOG MOTORCYCLES. IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN, IT WILL NEED TO BE REMEDIED AGAIN.) THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 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.
REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS
NHTSA #05V432000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2005 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,294 vehicles
Owners notified October 14, 2005 · Vehicles built September 20, 2004 – June 1, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT ALLOWING THE HUB AND BRAKE ROTOR TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL WITH AN ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, CLEAN AND REATTACH THE REAR HUB BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-312-267-9121.
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.
FRONT FENDER BRACKET
NHTSA #05V233000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported May 20, 2005 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 180 vehicles
Owners notified May 31, 2005 · Vehicles built March 29, 2005 – May 12, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE FRONT FENDER TO DETACH.
Safety consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FENDER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 06V122.
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.
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