Vehicle recall 10V180000 · May 3, 2010
Bigdog Boxer, BIG DOG Bulldog and 4 more models
There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
- Consequence
- This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.
- 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
- 10V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2010
- Filed by
- BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 24, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,895
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 Bulldog (2004): 2004
- BIG DOG Chopper (2004): 2004
- BIG DOG Mastiff (2004): 2004
- BIG DOG Ridgeback (2004): 2004
- Bigdog Boxer (2004): 2004
- Bigdog Pitbull (2004): 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.