Bigdog Bulldog 2004
Model Bulldog made in 2004 by Bigdog got 4 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding communications and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V137000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 09/19/2003 to 03/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1906 | 04/12/2004 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 03/23/2004 | 03/25/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V164000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 08/08/2003 to 03/26/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2098 | 04/12/2004 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 04/06/2004 | 04/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the throttle or front brake control to bind, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V019000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 08/08/2003 to 01/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 9726 | 02/17/2006 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 01/25/2006 | 01/25/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 04V523000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 08/08/2003 to 09/23/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4457 | 12/20/2004 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 11/02/2004 | 11/03/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 1088 | 06/30/2006 | 10020152 | Horn harness wires may break. *tt | 07/28/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1078 | 06/23/2006 | 1078A | 10020045 | Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector. *tt | 07/14/2006 |
| 1075 | 05/03/2006 | 10019909 | Dielectric grease addition to connectors. *tt | 05/10/2006 | |
| 1042 | 09/15/2004 | 10010470 | Ehc replacement. incorrect electrical component installation resulting in a damaged ehc. *tt | 11/24/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 1077 | 06/16/2006 | 10020065 | Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. *tt | 07/18/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-1099 | 01/11/2008 | 10026832 | Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe | 12/23/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 1080 | 04/27/2006 | 10019984 | Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. *ak | 05/18/2006 | |
| STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | |||||
| 1039 | 07/12/2004 | 10009565 | Kickstand spring stud fracture. all bigdog 2004 models. *tt | 10/06/2004 | |