Vehicle recall 06V019000 · January 25, 2006
Bigdog Chopper, Bigdog Mastiff and 7 more models
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 06V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 2006
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 17, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,726
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
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
- BIG DOG K-9 (2006): 2006
- Bigdog Boxer (2004): 2004
- Bigdog Bulldog (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Bigdog Chopper (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Bigdog Chopper - DT (2004): 2004
- Bigdog Mastiff (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Bigdog Pitbull (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Bigdog Ridgeback (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
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.