2006 Big Dog Ridgeback recalls and problems

The 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback has 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2006 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

3,700median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

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

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.

What owners complain about

Tires2

Power Train1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2006 vs. other Big Dog Ridgeback years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback, the latest from Aug 8, 2007 (electrical system). 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 Ridgeback?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (2), power train (1), wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.