Bigdog Pitbull recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Bigdog Pitbull in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 13 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Bigdog Pitbull | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Bigdog Pitbull | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 Bigdog Pitbull | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 Bigdog Pitbull | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Bigdog Pitbull recalls
- May 3, 201010V180000Electrical system1,895 vehiclesBigdog Boxer, BIG DOG Bulldog and 4 more models
There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nov 2, 200404V523000Structure4,457 vehiclesBigdog Chopper, Mastiff and 5 more models
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.
- Apr 6, 200404V164000Steering2,098 vehiclesBigdog Boxer, Bulldog and 4 more models
On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.