Walter takes in the View
Home FREE Newsletter Blog Forum FAQ Glossary / Dictionary Submissions About this Site

You CAN Ride a Bike
10 Ways to Be Safe
Latest Pictures

Pictures of the Week

Most Popular:
Learn to Ride
10 Ways to Be Safe
Recalls
Salvage Yards
Tattoos
Pics of the Week
Women on Bikes
Quizzes
Latest Pictures
Picture Galleries
Glossary/Dictionary
User Reviews
Road Tests
7 Things Bikers Know
10 Motorcycle Myths

Motorcycle Recall - Big Dog

NHTSA Campaign ID:  09V147000
Component:  Wheels: Center Section
Manufacturer:  Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC
Recall Date: 05/27/2009
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1257
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Big Dog is recalling 1,257 model year 2005 Ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
Consequence Summary:
If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the wheels for evidence of cracking. If the wheel exhibits evidence of cracking, Big Dog will replace the wheel, and if the wheel shows no signs of cracking, customers will be advised to bring their motorcycle to Big Dog dealer for a free inspection every 2,500 miles. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about May 15, 2009. Owners may contact Big Dog motorcycles customer service department at 316-267-9121.

Back to Last Page

Back to Recalls

Walter's Books:
Click Picture for Walter F. Kern's
Kindle, Paperback, and Audible Books

More about motorcycles

Walter's Audiobooks:
© 2009 Walter F. Kern. All rights reserved.