Bigdog Chopper recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the Bigdog Chopper in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 21 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Bigdog Chopper | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Bigdog Chopper | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Bigdog Chopper | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 Bigdog Chopper | 5 | 7 |
| 2003 Bigdog Chopper | 3 | 11 |
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Newest Bigdog Chopper recalls
- Dec 18, 200707V580000Structure8,061 vehiclesBigdog Mastiff, Bigdog Chopper and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- Aug 8, 200707V356000Electrical system7,611 vehiclesBigdog Mastiff, Bigdog Pitbull and 6 more models
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
- Oct 12, 200606V389000Structure2,494 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, Mastiff and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
- Aug 11, 200606V305000Electrical system2,101 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, Bigdog Mastiff and 5 more models
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
- Aug 9, 200606V301000Electrical system2,711 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, Mastiff and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
- Jan 25, 200606V019000Structure9,726 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, Bigdog Mastiff and 7 more models
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
- Sep 28, 200505V432000Wheels3,294 vehiclesBigdog Bulldog, Bigdog Chopper and 4 more models
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
- Apr 14, 200505V149000Power train1,418 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, BIG DOG Chopper DT and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.