2005 Bigdog Chopper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2005 Bigdog Chopper, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2005 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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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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Structure
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,…
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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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Electrical system: module
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.
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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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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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.
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Power train
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Bigdog Chopper have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,867 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. The contact has had six life threatening recalls consisting of the wheel hub nut, computer harness, swing arm pendent, ignition relay, kick stand spring, an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2007 · Wheels
“Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle seems as if it attempted to start itself after the motorcycle became wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the gaskets and greased the connections”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2006 · Electrical system
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 2005 Bigdog Chopper
How do I know if my 2005 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V149000).
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.