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2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,611 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 big dog chopper. The contact received a recall letter referencing, NHTSA campaign id number: 10v180000, electrical system. The owner took the vehicle in for the recall reme”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2010 · Electrical system

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 big dog daytec chopper motorcycle. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the headlights would intermittently fluctuate from on and off. The dealer advised that”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2010 · Exterior lighting

Checking a specific 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper

How do I know if my 2004 Bigdog Daytec 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Bigdog Daytec 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 04V137000).

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 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.