Vehicle recall 05V149000 · April 14, 2005
Bigdog Chopper, BIG DOG Chopper DT and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2005
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,418
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BIG DOG Chopper DT (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Chopper (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Mastiff (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Pitbull (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Ridgeback (2005): 2005
Has your BIG DOG been repaired?
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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BIG DOG dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.