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NHTSA recall 07V356000

Electrical System · Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC

August 8, 2007report date
7,611units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.

Why it matters: This could possibly result in a fire.

The 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,…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2006 Big Dog K-9, 2005 Big Dog N-Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V356000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.