2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005–2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005–2006 Bigdog Mastiff Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING…
NHTSA campaign 06V389000 · Structure · filed Oct 12, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The 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.
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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.
Affected vehicles
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- 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 Bigdog Bulldog and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION MODULES ARE ORIENTED…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V389000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.