2004 Bigdog Chopper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2004 Bigdog Chopper, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2004 Bigdog Chopper
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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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.
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
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.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
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.
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
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.
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Frame and members (structure)
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.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Bigdog Chopper have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,839 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The 2004 big dog chopper i was operating electrically shut down while i was traveling on the interstate at 70 MPH nearly causing me to crash in traffic. I called the manufacturer and was told the elec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2008 · Electrical system
“Recurring squeaks from drive belt. 4 trips to the 1st dealer for adjustment until rear pulley was replaced by 2nd dealer due to incompatibility with belt. Squeak continued after 3 additional trips to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2007 · Power train
Compare Bigdog Chopper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bigdog Chopper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bigdog Chopper | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 Bigdog Chopper | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 Bigdog Chopper | 7 | 3 |
| 2006 Bigdog Chopper | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Bigdog Chopper | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Bigdog Chopper
How do I know if my 2004 Bigdog Chopper 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2004 Bigdog Chopper; 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 Bigdog dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V535000).
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.