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Bigdog Ridgeback Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Bigdog Ridgeback (2004–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

10
safety recalls, all years
3
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Bigdog Ridgeback model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Bigdog Ridgeback10
2006 Bigdog Ridgeback20
2005 Bigdog Ridgeback62
2004 Bigdog Ridgeback41

What Bigdog Ridgeback owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.

All Bigdog Ridgeback recalls (10)

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

  1. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 09V147000 Reported 1,257 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.

    Model years: 2005

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 07V460000 Reported 104 vehicles potentially affected BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.

    Remedy: Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner…

    Model years: 2008

  3. 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: 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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.