2006 Big Dog Chopper recalls and problems

The 2006 Big Dog Chopper has 6 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2006 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

6recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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6 recalls

Structure

Dec 18, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V580000 · 8,061 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Electrical System

Aug 8, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V356000 · 7,611 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk: This could possibly result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on October 1, 2007. Owners May contact Big Dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.

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.

Structure

Oct 12, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V389000 · 2,494 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt May bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle is being driven. This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. The short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft May also be replaced free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2006. Owners May contact Big Dog at 316-267-9121.

Customers can 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.

Electrical System

Aug 11, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V305000 · 2,101 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.

Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2006. 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.

Electrical System

Aug 9, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V301000 · 2,711 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED WITHIN THE BATTERY TRAY IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE IGNITION MODULE SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIBRATION.

Risk: This susceptibility to vibration May contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIBRATION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A STALLING CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2006. 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.

Structure

Jan 25, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V019000 · 9,726 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring May stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.

Risk: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2006. 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2006 vs. other Big Dog Chopper years

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Questions

Does the 2006 Big Dog Chopper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the 2006 Big Dog Chopper, the latest from Dec 18, 2007 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Big Dog Chopper?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Big Dog Chopper.