Big Dog K-9 problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

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

Risk: This could possibly result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

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.

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.