Bigdog Bulldog 2007
Model Bulldog made in 2007 by Bigdog got 9 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and structure.
Model 2007
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V355000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 04/21/2006 to 06/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 08/27/2007 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 08/08/2007 | 08/15/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the tachometer board may have been improperly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improperly installed tachometer boards may develop a short circuit that could cause the motorcycle to shut down. this could occur without prior warning and result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will isolate the tachometer board from the housing. the recallbegan on august 27, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or e-mail at customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E058000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | E (Equipment) | 1800 | 08/30/2007 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 08/15/2007 | 08/15/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V580000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 09/10/2004 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 8061 | 01/21/2008 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 12/18/2007 | 12/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-1102 | 04/11/2008 | 10027045 | Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 k9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 k9 model. *pe | 01/06/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-1102 | 04/11/2008 | 10027045 | Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 k9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 k9 model. *pe | 01/06/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| SB-1102 | 04/11/2008 | 10027045 | Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 k9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 k9 model. *pe | 01/06/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-1106 | 04/18/2008 | 10026833 | Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe | 12/23/2008 | |
| SIL-0008 | 05/11/2008 | 10026442 | Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe | 10/29/2008 | |
| SIL-0001 | 04/18/2008 | 10026428 | Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe | 10/28/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SB-1093 | 05/25/2007 | 10026244 | Bigdog motorcycle: high beam led indicator will not illuminate and motorcycle will not restart after being shut off. *pe | 10/09/2008 | |
| 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 | |||||
| R07V-580 | 01/14/2008 | 10026245 | Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe | 10/09/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 07-V-580 | 01/14/2008 | 10026614 | Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe | 11/18/2008 | |
| R07V-580 | 01/14/2008 | 10026245 | Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe | 10/09/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 07-V-580 | 01/14/2008 | 10026614 | Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe | 11/18/2008 | |
| R07V-580 | 01/14/2008 | 10026245 | Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe | 10/09/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||||
| 07V580 | 10/30/2008 | 10026469 | Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 1092 | 05/18/2007 | 10023092 | Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj | 10/22/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 8200 | ||
| Avon tires, installed: 11-13-2009 mileage: 3200 miles, no abuse, normal riding conditions. avon cobra 300/35vr18 av72. dot: atap 12 (4708) defect: join splice separation. first noticed tire layer separation on 7-12-2011. required to go through installer - distributor, then distributor will determine warranty coverage. from hearing other feedback from forum members, warranty coverage is rare or denied all together. in the meantime the customer must wait for results and not able to ride. customer also pays for returm postage and labor to remove and replace. warranty is worthless imo. avon tire representatives options: 1. purchase a tire from your dealer and have it mounted. have them return the tire for warranty determination. once the determination is made it will either be 100% replace, prorated price or warranty denied. or 2. have the dealer return your tire for warranty consideration and wait until the determination is made before you get a replacement tire. it will either be 100% replace at no cost, prorated price or warranty denied. ........ http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/22687-new-300-avon-cobra-tires-junk.html ...... http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/29537-avon-cobra-tires.html | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bigdog bulldog. while driving at approximately 45 mph during rainy weather the contact stated the speedometer and all the instrument panel gauge covers fogged up. the instrument panel remained fogged up for approximately three days. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100. ds | |||