2006–2008 Big Dog K-9, 2005–2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2007 Bigdog Chopper and 2 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL…
NHTSA campaign 07V580000 · Structure · filed Dec 18, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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.
Affected vehicles
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More Big Dog K-9 recalls
- 2008 Big Dog K-9 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY…
- 2006 Big Dog K-9 and 7 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE…
- 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL…
- 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT and 8 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V580000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.