2008 Big Dog Ridgeback recalls and problems

The 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

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.

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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1 recall

Fuel System

Sep 27, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V460000 · 104 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL LINE CAN POTENTIALLY CONTACT HEATED METAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MELT.

Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner notification will be necessary.

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.

2008 vs. other Big Dog Ridgeback years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback, the latest from Sep 27, 2007 (fuel 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 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback.