Bigdog Pitbull 2006
Model Pitbull made in 2006 by Bigdog got 2 recalls as well as 21 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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 1092 | 05/18/2007 | 10023092 | Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj | 10/22/2007 | |