Bigdog Ridgeback 2008
Model Ridgeback made in 2008 by Bigdog got 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E022000 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | E (Equipment) | 38 | 04/15/2008 | MFR | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | 03/17/2008 | 03/18/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Big dog is recalling 38 rear passenger foot rest assemblies, part no. 163-000040-01, sold as an accessory for my 2008 ridgeback motorcycles that were built between july 16, 2007, and february 28, 2008. the subject passenger peg assemblies may resonate and cause disproportionate and/or inappropriate loading on the mounting bolts. over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the passenger peg assembly to break and allow the passenger peg assembly 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 defective whisker bars with a revised design. the recall began on april 15, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-219-6504. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |