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2005 Big Dog Chopper Dt

Component

Power Train

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.


2005 Big Dog Chopper Dt

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.


2005 Big Dog Chopper Dt

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.

Corrective Action

this condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.


2005 Big Dog Chopper Dt

Component

Structure:Motorcycle Kickstand/Center Stand

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.

Corrective Action

this will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.

Recall Notes

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.