Bigdog Ridgeback recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Bigdog Ridgeback, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 1, 2009Crash risk2005 Bigdog Ridgeback — Wheels
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
09V147000 · 1K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Sep 27, 2007Fire risk2008 Big Dog K-9, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY CONTACT HEATED METAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MELT.
07V460000 · 104 units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Aug 8, 2007Fire risk2006 Big Dog K-9, 2005 Big Dog N-Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog and 5 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
07V356000 · 8K 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
- 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
- Nov 2, 2004Crash risk2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2003–2004 Bigdog Chopper and 4 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
04V523000 · 4K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Apr 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper and 3 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
04V164000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Mar 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.
04V137000 · 2K units · BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC