Vehicle recall 07V580000 · December 18, 2007
Bigdog Mastiff, Bigdog Chopper and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- Consequence
- This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on January 21, 2008. 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
- 07V580000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2007
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- January 21, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,061
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Bigdog Bulldog (2005, 2007): 2007, 2005
- Bigdog Chopper (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Bigdog Mastiff (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Bigdog Mutt (2008): 2008
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