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2008 Big Dog K-9

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

this could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.

Recall Notes

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 is expected to begin on or about january 9, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

2008 Big Dog K-9

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2007 Big Dog K-9

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. the sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

this condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.

Recall Notes

big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.

2007 Big Dog K-9

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

this could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.

Recall Notes

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 is expected to begin on or about january 9, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

2006 Big Dog K-9

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. the sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

this condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.

Recall Notes

big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.

2006 Big Dog K-9

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

this could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.

Recall Notes

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 is expected to begin on or about january 9, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

2006 Big Dog K-9

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.

2006 Big Dog K-9

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

this could possibly result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 is expected to begin on or about october 1, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.

2006 Big Dog K-9

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.