NHTSA Recall 07V580000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V580000; Date: Dec. 18, 2007
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Bigdog Bulldog; 2007 Bigdog Bulldog; 2005 Bigdog Chopper; 2006 Bigdog Chopper; 2007 Bigdog Chopper; 2006 Bigdog K-9; 2007 Bigdog K-9; 2008 Bigdog K-9; 2005 Bigdog Mastiff; 2006 Bigdog Mastiff; 2007 Bigdog Mastiff; 2008 Bigdog Mastiff; 2008 Bigdog Mutt
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc
Affected Units:: 8,061
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
How to Fix:
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 began on January 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
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: Jan 21, 2008
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