Bigdog Mastiff 2006
Model Mastiff made in 2006 by Bigdog got 6 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding communications and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and structure.
Model 2006
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V305000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 2101 | 09/19/2006 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 08/11/2006 | 08/11/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V356000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 07/13/2005 to 10/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7611 | 10/01/2007 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 08/08/2007 | 08/15/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V301000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 09/10/2004 to 07/24/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2711 | 08/25/2006 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 08/09/2006 | 08/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This susceptibility to vibration may contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V389000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | from 09/10/2004 to 04/12/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2494 | 11/01/2006 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 10/12/2006 | 10/12/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle is being driven. this condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. the short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 1088 | 06/30/2006 | 10020152 | Horn harness wires may break. *tt | 07/28/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1069 | 11/03/2006 | 1069A | 10020064 | Intermittent printed circuit board operation. *tt | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 | |
| 1072 | 03/27/2006 | 1072 | 10018991 | Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor. *tt | 01/26/2006 |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 1090 | 08/25/2006 | 10020374 | Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *tt | 09/25/2006 | |
| 1086 | 06/30/2006 | 10020153 | Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration. *tt | 07/28/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 1081 | 05/04/2006 | 10019963 | Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *ak | 05/17/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| 1080 | 04/27/2006 | 10019984 | Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. *ak | 05/18/2006 | |
| 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 | |