Bigdog K-9 2007

Model K-9 made in 2007 by Bigdog got 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningequipment and structure.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E058000BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC E (Equipment)180008/30/2007MFRBIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC08/15/200708/15/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
Corrective SummaryBig 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.
NotesCustomers 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
07V580000BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCfrom 09/10/2004 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)806101/21/2008MFRBIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC12/18/200712/18/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence SummaryThis could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
SB-110204/11/200810027045Bigdog 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. *pe01/06/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-110204/11/200810027045Bigdog 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. *pe01/06/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
SB-110204/11/200810027045Bigdog 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. *pe01/06/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-110604/18/200810026833Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe12/23/2008
SIL-000805/11/200810026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe10/29/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SB-109901/11/200810026832Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe12/23/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY
07-V-58001/14/200810026614Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe11/18/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
07-V-58001/14/200810026614Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe11/18/2008
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
07V58010/30/200810026469Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe10/30/2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
109205/18/200710023092Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj10/22/2007