2006 Big Dog K-9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 Big Dog K-9, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 Big Dog K-9
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
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…
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
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…
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Electrical system
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
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.
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Big Dog K-9 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,760 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bigdog k9. The contact stated that while riding at a high rate of speed, there was a sudden loss of power and the motorcycle randomly stalled. A dealer diagnosed that the a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2016 · Electrical system
Compare Big Dog K-9 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Big Dog K-9 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Big Dog K-9 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 Big Dog K-9 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Big Dog K-9 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Big Dog K-9
How do I know if my 2006 Big Dog K-9 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Big Dog K-9; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Big Dog dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V019000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.