BIGDOG MASTIFF 2005: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V389000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BIGDOG | MASTIFF | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-11-01 | 2006-10-12 | 2006-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-09-10 - 2006-04-12
Manufacturers Involved: Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2494
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LONG PIVOT BOLT MAY BEND OR BREAK DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REAR FENDER TO ABRADE AGAINST THE REAR TIRE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LONG PIVOT BOLT AND, IF NECESSARY, STRAIGHTEN THE REAR FRAME SIDE PANEL. THE SHORT LEFT SIDE PIVOT BOLT AND PIVOT SHAFT MAY ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
