2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL…
NHTSA campaign 04V164000 · Steering · filed Apr 6, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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- 2004 Bigdog Boxer and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER…
- 2002 Bigdog Boxer and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V164000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.