There have been 10 safety recalls for the Bigdog Ridgeback. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Bigdog Ridgeback.
If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback |
| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Summary: Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2004 Bigdog Chopper - Dt, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback |
| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 1, 2009 | Wheels:center Section | 1,257 |
| Sep. 27, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 104 |
| Aug. 8, 2007 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 7,611 |
| Aug. 11, 2006 | Electrical System | 2,101 |
| Jan. 25, 2006 | Structure:motorcycle Kickstand/center Stand | 9,726 |
| Sep. 28, 2005 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 3,294 |
| Apr. 14, 2005 | Power Train | 1,418 |
| Nov. 2, 2004 | Structure:motorcycle Kickstand/center Stand | 4,457 |
| Apr. 6, 2004 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 2,098 |
| Mar. 23, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,906 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback | 1 |
| 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback | 2 |
| 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback | 6 |
| 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback | 4 |