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2004 Bigdog Ridgeback Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback

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 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 150 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2005 · Power train

Compare Bigdog Ridgeback model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Bigdog Ridgeback model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback

How do I know if my 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback; 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.