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Big Dog Chopper Dt problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2005–2005: 4 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.

2005

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
200541

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine And Engine Cooling1

Recent recalls

Electrical System #06V305000 · 2006 · 2,101 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Structure #06V019000 · 2006 · 9,726 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Wheels #05V432000 · 2005 · 3,294 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.

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

Fix: Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.

Power Train #05V149000 · 2005 · 1,418 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.

Risk: This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. this condition could occur without any prior warning.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

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