2008 Big Dog K-9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Big Dog K-9. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Big Dog K-9. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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 2008 Big Dog K-9
How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 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 07V460000).
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.
Other Big Dog models
- Ridgeback16 complaints
- Mastiff9 complaints
- Pitbull6 complaints
- Chopper5 complaints
- Bulldog4 complaints
- Pittbull2 complaints
- Boxer1 complaints
- Chopper DT1 complaints
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.