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2005 Bigdog Ridgeback recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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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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2005 Bigdog Ridgeback recalls, newest first

May 1, 2009NHTSA 09V1470001,257 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Summary
Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 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
If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 2007NHTSA 07V3560007,611 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Consequence
This could possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on October 1, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 11, 2006NHTSA 06V3050002,101 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Consequence
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 25, 2006NHTSA 06V0190009,726 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Summary
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Consequence
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 28, 2005NHTSA 05V4320003,294 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary
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.
Consequence
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 2005NHTSA 05V1490001,418 vehicles potentially affected

Power train

Summary
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Consequence
This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes2
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Module1
  3. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper1
  4. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor1
  5. Power train1

Other Bigdog Ridgeback years

Other 2005 Bigdog models

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Questions

Does the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, electrical system, structure, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Bigdog dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.