NHTSA Recall 07V356000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V356000; Date: Aug. 8, 2007
This could possibly result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Bigdog Bulldog; 2006 Bigdog Chopper; 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper; 2006 Bigdog K-9; 2005 Bigdog Mastiff; 2006 Bigdog Mastiff; 2005 Bigdog N-chopper; 2005 Bigdog Pitbull; 2006 Bigdog Pitbull; 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback; 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Affected Units:: 7,611
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 2007
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