Vehicle recall 09V147000 · May 1, 2009
2005 Bigdog Ridgeback
The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
- Consequence
- If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 09V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2009
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 29, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,257
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bigdog Ridgeback (2005): 2005
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