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Bigdog Boxer Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Bigdog Boxer (2002–2004).

6
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2004
year with most recalls

Pick your Bigdog Boxer model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Bigdog Boxer50
2002 Bigdog Boxer10

All Bigdog Boxer recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Bigdog Boxer, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Electrical system

    NHTSA 10V180000 Reported 1,895 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2004

  2. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 06V019000 Reported 9,726 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    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.

    Model years: 2004

  3. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 04V523000 Reported 4,457 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a new kickstand unit. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2004

  4. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 04V164000 Reported 2,098 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a lock washer and loctite. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-219-7006.

    Model years: 2004

  5. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 04V137000 Reported 1,906 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the piston from the rear master cylinder and replace it with a new piston. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2004

  6. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V089000 Reported 1,035 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the fuel tanks may have been improperly mounted to the motorcycle. This can put unnecessary stress on the tank mounting tabs, causing these tabs to fail, with the possibility of fuel spillage.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the tanks, replace the mounting grommets and related hardware, and remount the tanks. Owner notification began april 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Model years: 2002

Other Bigdog models

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.