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2005 Bigdog Ridgeback Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2005 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. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 868 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Immediately after purchasing my 2005 big dog ridgeback, multiple problems began to arise. The bike would randomly shut off for no apparent reason, also it had an ever increasing squeal that eventually”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 2, 2007 · Power train

“The two bolts holding the front caliper on my 2005 bigdog ridgeback backed out. I discovered it after riding the motorcycle. The two bolts had backed out to where they were being held by a couple of t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback

How do I know if my 2005 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 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.

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.