2005 Bigdog Chopper recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 Bigdog Chopper. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Dec 18, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Big Dog K-9, 2005–2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2007 Bigdog Chopper and 2 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
07V580000 · 8K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Oct 12, 2006Crash risk2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005–2006 Bigdog Mastiff — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
06V389000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Aug 11, 2006Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2006 Big Dog K-9, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog and 4 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.
06V305000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Aug 9, 2006Crash risk2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005–2006 Bigdog Mastiff — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED WITHIN THE BATTERY TRAY IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE IGNITION MODULE SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIBRATION.
06V301000 · 3K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Jan 25, 2006Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2006 Big Dog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Boxer and 6 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
06V019000 · 10K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Sep 28, 2005Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper and 3 other models — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT ALLOWING THE HUB AND BRAKE ROTOR TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL WITH AN ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER.
05V432000 · 3K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Apr 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Big Dog Chopper DT, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff and 2 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.
05V149000 · 1K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC