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Bigdog Chopper Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints across 5 model years of the Bigdog Chopper (2003–2007). The most-complained-about year is 2003.

13
safety recalls, all years
21
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2003
year with most complaints

Pick your Bigdog Chopper model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Bigdog Chopper10
2006 Bigdog Chopper60
2005 Bigdog Chopper73
2004 Bigdog Chopper57
2003 Bigdog Chopper311

What Bigdog Chopper owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 11.

All Bigdog Chopper recalls (13)

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

  1. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 07V580000 Reported 8,061 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    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…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  2. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V356000 Reported 7,611 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    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…

    Model years: 2006

  3. Structure

    NHTSA 06V389000 Reported 2,494 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. The short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. The recall began on november 1,…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  4. Electrical system

    NHTSA 06V305000 Reported 2,101 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    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.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  5. Electrical system: module

    NHTSA 06V301000 Reported 2,711 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  6. 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, 2005, 2006

  7. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 05V432000 Reported 3,294 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.

    Model years: 2005

  8. Power train

    NHTSA 05V149000 Reported 1,418 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2005

  9. 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: 2003, 2004

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 03V535000 Reported 1,446 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles assembled with an early version rolling thunder frame, a stress crack could emerge in the frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the frame. Owner notification began january 15, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  13. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 03V230000 Reported 845 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount may have been improperly welded. This can cause the tank to fail with the possibility of fuel spillage.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel tank and ship it to big dog for repair. Big dog will re-weld the mount, repair the paint, and return it back to the dealer for re-installation. Owner notification began on july 31, 2003.…

    Model years: 2003

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.