Bigdog Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback | 4 | 1 |
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Newest Bigdog Ridgeback recalls
- May 1, 200909V147000Wheels1,257 vehicles2005 Bigdog Ridgeback
The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
- Mar 17, 200808E022000Equipment38 vehicles2008 Bigdog Ridgeback
The subject passenger peg assemblies may resonate and cause disproportionate and/or inappropriate loading on the mounting bolts.
- Sep 27, 200707V460000Fuel system, gasoline104 vehiclesBIG DOG K-9, Bigdog Mastiff and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
- 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.