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Big Dog Mastiff problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2004–2008: 1 recall campaign and 9 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

20042005200620072008

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
200414
200501
200601
200702
200801

What owners complain about (all years)

Electrical System5
Tires3
Power Train1

Recent recalls

Electrical System #10V180000 · 2010 · 1,895 units

Problem: Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. there is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.

Risk: This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the Mastiff.

Clymer Print or online manual

Motorcycle-specific service manuals with step-by-step procedures (Clymer is part of Haynes).

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Haynes Print book or online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

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Downloadable service manuals. Pay once, keep it.

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