Bigdog K-9 2008
Model K-9 made in 2008 by Bigdog got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and structure.
Model 2008
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V460000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 06/11/2007 to 08/08/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 104 | 10/02/2007 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 09/27/2007 | 09/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. all motorcycles have been repaired. no owner notification will be necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-1096 | 08/17/2007 | 10026463 | Big dog motorcycle: fuel line replacement and re-routing. fuel line may contact engine and melt. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-1096 | 08/17/2007 | 10026463 | Big dog motorcycle: fuel line replacement and re-routing. fuel line may contact engine and melt. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-1096 | 08/17/2007 | 10026463 | Big dog motorcycle: fuel line replacement and re-routing. fuel line may contact engine and melt. *pe | 10/30/2008 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |