NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Bigdog Pitbull Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Bigdog Pitbull has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bigdog dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Bigdog Pitbull owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, describing incidents dated September 28, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10204443 · Filed
I HAVE A 2004 BIG DOG PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, PROBLEMS WITH IT STARTING AND IT CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING!!! I TOOK IT TO THE BIG DOG DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE, FL AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE EHC MODULE. THE EHC MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THIS IS GOING TO COST…
LOOSE CONNECTION/ ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLER
NHTSA #10V180000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported May 3, 2010 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,895 vehicles
Owners notified May 24, 2010 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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.
BIG DOG/KICKSTAND SPRING STUD FRACTURE
NHTSA #04V523000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice
Reported November 2, 2004 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,457 vehicles
Owners notified December 20, 2004 · Vehicles built August 8, 2003 – September 23, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Safety consequence
IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BIG DOG/HANDLEBAR
NHTSA #04V164000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported April 6, 2004 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,098 vehicles
Owners notified April 12, 2004 · Vehicles built August 8, 2003 – March 26, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BIG DOG/REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON
NHTSA #04V137000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2004 · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,906 vehicles
Owners notified April 12, 2004 · Vehicles built September 19, 2003 – March 16, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PISTON FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PISTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Bigdog Pitbull model years
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