Vehicle recall 06V305000 · August 11, 2006
Bigdog 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 06V305000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 11, 2006
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 19, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,101
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
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 Bulldog (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Chopper (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Bigdog Mastiff (2005-2006): 2006, 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.