Vehicle recall 07V356000 · August 8, 2007
Bigdog Mastiff, Bigdog Pitbull and 6 more models
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 07V356000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2007
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,611
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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 K-9 (2006): 2006
- BIG DOG N-Chopper (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Bulldog (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Chopper (2006): 2006
- Bigdog DT Chopper (2005): 2005
- Bigdog Mastiff (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Bigdog Pitbull (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Bigdog Ridgeback (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Has your BIG DOG been repaired?
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